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DfT figures show that 726,400 CVs travelled to the Continent in the first quarter of 2007; up 2% increase on the last quarter of 2006 and 3% up on the first quarter of last year.
Biodiesel tests
Scania is working with Neste in Finland to test a lowemission biodesel claimed to produce 20% less NOx and 30% fewer particulates than conventional diesel.
Cold comfort
Associated Cold Stores and Transport made a 21m pretax loss in 2006, compared with a 21.4m loss of in 2005. Turnover fell from 228.6m to 227.4m In the same period.
Smoker sacked
A DHL truck driver has been sacked for smoking in his cab at Sainsbury's Sideway distribution depot In Stokeon-Trent, against the site's restricted smoking policy
Avoidd drugs
Training company Avoidd is urging operators to be aware of the risks associated with drivers under the influence of illegal or prescription drugs. MD Roger Singer says sideeffects can include impaired concentration, drowsiness and over-confidence.
CEVA renewal
Volkswagen UK has renewed its warehousing and commercial contract with CEVA Logistics for five years CEVA also operates VVV's night transport service to deliver parts for CVs and cars.