As a result of powers recently handed to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to tackle alcohol fraud, warehouse keepers and hauliers face "financial ruin" if knowingly or unknowingly they handle excise goods on which the duty has yet to be paid.
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HMRC's alcohol fraud powers could leave hauliers and warehouse keepers facing financial ruin
Nov 17, 2010
DHL becomes Santa's little helper for Thorntons Christmas selection boxes
Nov 17, 2010
More than one million festive chocolate treats including Santa and his reindeer have been co-packed for a nationwide Christmas campaign from leading high street chocolatier Thorntons.
Rickmers-Linie ships Kirow railway cranes to China
Nov 17, 2010
Extraordinary shipments are a common sight at the Wallmann terminal in Hamburg. The breakbulk terminal, in which Rickmers-Linie holds a share of just over 25 per cent, specialises in the handling of out-of-gauge, heavy lift and project cargo.
Delivering the vegetables
Nov 17, 2010
Established in 1968, Branston is Britain's leading supplier of fresh potatoes and other high quality prepared vegetable products.
NORD Austria celebrates 25 years growth Linz subsidiary has been a powerhouse for Southeast Europe for two decades
Nov 17, 2010
Drivesystems' Austrian subsidiary celebrated its 25th birthday in October2010, completing its first quarter century of success.
JF Hillebrand acquires Lagena Distribution AB
Nov 17, 2010
JF Hillebrand has strengthened its capability to provide dedicated wine and beverage logistics services in Sweden with the acquisition of Stockholm-based Lagena Distribution AB, the distributor of alcoholic beverages in Sweden.
Schiff Nutrition pumps it up with PECO pallets
Nov 17, 2010
Schiff Nutrition International recently named PECO Pallet its preferred supplier of pooled pallets.
Nationwide recognition for transport law specialists
Nov 17, 2010
The Road Transport department at Nottingham law firm Rothera Dowson has been identified as one of the best in the country by a prestigious legal directory.
