Sealink Shuts Ferry Route

• Sealink is to axe its Folkestone-Boulogne ferry route, bringing forward a long-term plan to shut the loss-making service. International operators will be forced to use already......

Chunnel Threat ▪ Eurotunnel Chief Executive Alastair...

is "no limit" on the freight capacity of the Channel Tunnel — but freight traffic could be restricted by the inability of British Rail to build adequate rail links and attract......

Lep Predicts Big Decline In Profits

• Freight forwarding giant Lep is warning of drastically reduced first-half profits. It expects to make just £1.9m in pre-tax profits, compared with £10.4m in the same period......

Dts Fleet Is Up For Sale

• The entire fleet run by Dennison Transport Services of Corbriggs, near Chesterfield, Derby is up for sale: 45 heavy haulage tractive units and trailers will be auctioned off......

Liquidation Looms For Ackers Jarrett

• Liquidation is on the cards for contract hire and rental company Ackers Jarrett following the failure of receiver Arthur Anderson to find a buyer for the 2,600-vehicle......