Gunnel Is 'missed Opportunity': Rha

• Hauliers' "gut reaction" at the Government's decision to build a rail-only tunnel is disappointment at a lost opportunity, Road Haulage Association director-general Freddie......

French Toughen Drink Driving Penalties

• France has brought in tougher measures for drunken driving including immediate confiscation of licences for up to 72 hours in the first instance. Drivers exceeding the maximum......

Portugal Sets New Limits

• Portugal's ministry of transport has introduced new limits on weights and dimensions of commercial vehicles as part of a programme of harmonisation with EEC regulations for......

Drivers Get Extra Info

• Radioprinters are being used on a trial basis in the London area by both the AA and air express company DHL to provide instant printed instructions to drivers. The trials,......

Bell Trucks Buys Depot

• Bell Trucks has purchased a disused lorry depot on Tyneside. The depot, formerly owned by Henlys, is on the Bellway Industrial Estate at Longbenton, near Newcastle. No price......

Sealink Boosts Capacity

• Sealink is adding an extra ferry on its Harwich-llook of Holland route to cope with extra demand this summer. The Stena Sailer will provide one extra sailing in each direction......