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Webbing straps below strength
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• Independent tests undertaken on behalf of the Association of Webbing Load Restraint Equipment Manufacturers have revealed failure of two widely advertised webbing straps at less than half their rated assembly strength (claimed breaking point). AWLREM has contacted the local trading standards offices of the manufacturers involved.
• Although spray suppression equipment is now part of the annual vehicle test, the DTp is taking a soft line with operators who have "made an effort".
• Railfreight Distribution is keen to forge partnerships with hauliers interested in multi-modal transport to the Continent. It is aiming at a network of up to 12 terminals to act as consolidation points or Customs clearance depots with non-stop access to Europe.
• over two thirds of Britain's road transport companies would support a merger between the Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association, according to a Commercial Motor survey.
• Commercial Motor (26 January) tested the Bedford Brava at an overall fuel consumption (laden) of 9.34 litres/100km (30.24mpg).
• BRS's 3,000 drivers were recommended by the TGWU to accept a national offer of a basic £9.50 increase in weekly pay.
• Commercial Motor (2 February) tested the Ford Transit 120L laden at 13.07 litres/100km (21.62mpg). • A report on privatisation stragety for Crown Supppliers, the UK Government services agency which is to offer its transport operations to the private sector, will go to ministers later this year. Among the services is vehicle maintenance.
• Empty running will be reduced if not eliminated by the year 2000, according to managing director Chiafreddo Rosso of Italy's Zust Ambroseili, through the use of information technology.
• Rising interest rates will contribute to fall in goods vehicle sales of as much as 4.4% in 1989, says lveco Ford marketing director David Gill.
• The National Freight Consortium, sold for £57 million in a buy-out in 1982, was valued at £800 million when its shares were floated on the Stock Exchange on 6 February. Shares closed at 245p. The shares cost 2.5p in the 1982 buyout. County NatWest transport analyst said they could go nigher still. He said profits rise from £67 million in 1987-88 to 2120 million in 1989-90.
• Commercial Motor (9 February) tested the 17tonne Steyr 17521 laden at 23.1 litres/1 0 Okm (12.2mpg).
• London's Hospitals for Sick Children Group advertised for a senior deputy portering and transport services manager to deputise. Weekly wage: £121.26 for a 39-hour week, plus enhancements. Benefits include: low repayment mortgage scheme, squash court facilities.
Workshop digest compiled by John Durant.