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By Karen Miles • Haulier Eddie Stobart Will Know Within
days if it is to retain a multi-millionpound contract with Carnaud Metalbox. Stobart, which carries out all the on-site movement, UK warehousing and distribution of cans......
• Barriers Are Being Installed On The Severn Bridge In
a bid to stop trucks racing through the toll area at dangerous speeds. Bridge managers claim that trucks which are fitted with the new electronic tolling device are being driven......
Although Stobart's Drinks Can Contract Was Due To Finish In
January, it has continued into the summer because of Cornoud Metalbox's wider review of European distribution. The distribution of cans produced in the UK for the foods industry......
Mansped Tries Road/rail
• United Carriers Group subsidiary Mansped is running trial intermodal services on the Continent which could one day be extended to Britain, reducing the need for UK......
Councils To Lose Power Over Truck Quarry Routes
• The Government is to stop planning authorities imposing legally binding controls on truck journeys from quarries. But council planners oppose the move: they are asking for......