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Events
NVOs explained • The Road Haulage and Distribution Training Council is organising a number of one day seminars at venues throughout the country on the theme of "Making NVQs Work......
Vegas Show
• The 1995 International Trucking Show will be held in Las Vegas, starting on 20 June. Explorers Tours has organised a nine day tour including the show for £550. Contact (01753)......
Swiss Date
• The 14th International Commercial Vehicle Show, with its new logistics sector, will be held from January 1221 1996 at Palexpo, Geneva, Switzerland.......
Dutch Treat
• The Freight Show Rotterdam runs from 9 to 12 May inclusive. More than 300 participants will occupy all six halls of the Ahoy' Centre—Rotterdam's major exhibition site. For......
Publications
Power book • Power Steering Services has published a booklet entitled "Guide to Power Steering Faults". For a free copy send a stamped SAE to Dept 10. Power Steering Services,......
Sanctions Advice
• A guide to help exporters understand and comply with trade sanctions imposed by the United Nations has been published by the Department of Trade and Industry "Guide to......
Aluminium File
• The UK's aluminium industry has started an information service entitled "Aluminium File". It takes the form of a part-work; sections are posted direct to people who register.......
Word Untangler
• The 300-page 'Guide to Understanding Technology Terms", produced by the US Department of Commerce, offers a compilation of the most frequently encountered technology terms,......
Services
Super shop • Granada has opened its new flagship shop at Chieveley, on the M4 just off Junction 13 near Newbury. It will become the model for all Granada retail shops......
Truckwatch Launch
• A truckwatch scheme is due to be set up in Northamptonshire after a survey revealed that local truck crimes are four times worse than original estimates. Contact (01585)......
Tax Card
• Shell's euroShell fuel card can be used to pay the new road taxes and tolls in Europe. Several countries are due to impose new taxes and tolls this year. Contact (0500)......
Gold Network
• Northern Star is using 99 repairers from the Motor Vehicle Repairers' Association to form Gold Star Claims, its recommended repairer network.......
Brake Centres
• Lucas has appointed 16 new Brake Relining Centres, taking its network to 52 outlets. Contact 0121-627 7495.......
Fleet Outlet
• Pro-Fleet, set up by exAutolease general manager Mark James, is a new vehicle sales operation designed to provide the maximum resale values for retiring fleet vehicles. For......
Speed Guide
• CCN Business Information has launched a service which provides an instant guide to how quickly companies pay their bills. Payment Performance gives a potential customer's......
Ferries
Container ferries • Coastal Container Line's service has been extended to Belfast. The new schedule will include two north bound sailings from Cardiff on Wednesdays and......
Ipswich Goes
• North Sea Ferries will close its Ipswich office on April 24 resulting in the loss of the Ipswich/Rotterdam (Europoort) service.......
Products
Fewer fumes • A device designed to reduce vehicle exhaust fumes has been launched by CAK Tanks, based at Princes Drive, Kenilworth, Leeds. DeNOx was developed in conjunction......
Weight Link
• Maywood on Board has developed a new on-board weighing system which links to an on-board computer to monitor vehicle use. Contact 01256 57572.......