Ec Pushes 'intelligent' Transport Systems

A SERIES OF initiatives are being planned by the European Commission to promote 'intelligent transport systems' (ITS) in the EU road haulage industry Speaking to the recent......

Nixon's Fe Trio

NEWCASTLE upon Tyne-based construction equipment supplier Nixon Hire has acquired three Volvo FE rigids: two tankers with 3,000 gallon (13,628lit) through chassis tanks, and a......

Paccar Acquisition

GERMAN TRUCK-leasing firm Truck Center Hauser (TCH) has been acquired by Paccar Financial Services TCH runs a fleet of 1,200 trucks and 1,800 trailers with an HO near Frankfurt......

Hinckley Bypass

A L14.8ni, 5krn bypass Is to link the A47 Hinckley Northern perimeter road with a new roundabout at Carrs Hill on the A47 Leicester Road. A cyclepath and footpath will run......

Delivery Deal

Logistics firm Samskip has acquired the door-todoor delivery division of Delphis Team Lines. This will allow Delphis to focus on developing its marine business.......

Akzo Moves

Following a 30% growth since the beginning of 2006, Akzo Nobel Commercial Vehicles has moved to a bigger site in I ecester.......

Renault Franchise

Setanta Vehicles Importers has taken over the distribution of Renault Trucks in the Republic of Ireland, formerly held by Glencullen Holdings.......

Egoods Insurance

An internet service has been launched by insurance firm eGoods for small businesses that require goods-in-transit cover. Insurance cover is provided by Norwich Union; maximum......

Profits Fall

Keedwell reported a sharp drop in pre-tax profits in the financial year to 31 October 2006, down from E879,400 to E371,700. Turnover rose slightly to £10,4m.......