Rail Grants

• Hauliers who want to shift their loads on to rail can now apply for Government grants worth over £40m. But the three-year, £43m allocation received only mild applause from......

New Bill Offers More Freedom

by Nicky Clarke • Licensing Authorities' powers are to be extended and operators will no longer need permits to exempt them from the London Lorry Ban, if parliament approves the......

Lynx Duo Plan Buyout Package

• Two troubleshooters, brought in last year to stem £10.1m losses at parcels firm Lynx, are putting together a management buyout package for the NFC subsidiary. However, Lynx......

Sims/heron Deal Signed

• The predicted deal between Wj Sims and Heron Distribution for most of Sims' Sainsbury's work was completed last week (CM 9-15 December). The contract finally brings......

Firms Want Higher Pompey Rates

• Traction services firms working out of Portsmouth harbour say they will continue to push for higher rates, despite recent increases by many of their customers. Bob Lacey,......