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Norbert Bentressangle picks up six year contract with Beretta

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Norbert Dentressangle has been awarded a six year contract for the storage and distribution of branded clothing and accessories by historic Italian firearms manufacturer, Fabbrica dArmi Pietro Beretta S.p.A.

Stobart Group places another trailer order with Schmitz Cargobull

2 Stobart Group places another trailer order with Schmitz Cargobull

Eddie Stobart has upgraded its refrigerated trailer fleet with the acquisition of 30 new Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailers.

Masternaut road gritting innovation helps keep the highways open

3 Masternaut road gritting innovation helps keep the highways open

Vehicle tracking from Masternaut Three X is assisting authorities and gritting contractors to keep ice and snow at bay on major roads.

First global boat transportation alliance makes waves for the marine industry

4 First global boat transportation alliance makes waves for the marine industry

PSP is taking the market leaders head on with the launch of the first worldwide boat transportation alliance in the industry.

Keeping the show on the road big freeze potholes highlight investment needs

5 Keeping the show on the road big freeze potholes highlight investment needs

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has warned that increased investment in the maintenance and development of the UKs local and national road network is urgently required in the interests of both road safety and economic well being.

Trailers are right for Wrings

6 Trailers are right for Wrings

Bristol-based haulier Wrings Transport Ltd has increased the size of its trailer fleet with the acquisition of 20 of Schmitz Cargobulls recently launched S.CS Freepost curtainsiders.

A turbulent year for vehicle tracking

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2009 was a turbulent year for the vehicle tracking market, which has seen many tracking companies fall by the wayside as the recession and more specifically the credit crunch hit. But what will be the legacy of 2009 and what does 2010 hold for the industry.

Fuel thefts from vehicles costs transport industry dear

8 Fuel thefts from vehicles costs transport industry dear

Opportunistic thieves are costing UK businesses an estimated 120 million a year by stealing fuel from commercial vehicles.

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