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NEWS

Award-winning security alarm now available from the RHA

Zenloc Security Systems Ltd has announced that the award-winning Zenloc Portable Security Alarm has been selected as one of the Road Haulage Association’s most recent additions to its Hauliers Shop.

RH Freight explores new routes

RH Freight, which operates the UK's largest European road freight network, has used its unrivalled knowledge of the Nordic countries to develop a market-leading daily service to Helsinki.

FTA Ireland appoints Head of Policy to champion Irish logistics

FTA Ireland, the new multi-modal transport trade association for Ireland, has appointed Declan McKeon as its Head of Policy.

RHA welcomes re-opening of road toll debate

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the Campaign for Better Transport report which has once again highlighted the issue of road tolls and the long held RHA view that neither public nor private road tolls are a guaranteed revenue earner.

Delivery of first A330-200 freighter marks record month

Etihad Airways has taken delivery of its first A330-200 freighter aircraft. The airline is the launch customer for the freighter which made its maiden flight from Airbus in Toulouse to its base in Abu Dhabi earlier this month.

TimoCom wins Best Brand accolade for second year running

TimoCom can call itself ‘Best Brand 2010’. With its freight and vehicle exchange TC Truck&Cargo® the company has remained ahead of its competitors in the ‘Best Freight and Vehicle Exchange’ category for the second year running.

EVENTS

Sustainable supply chain theme for 2010 LRN Conference

Towards the Sustainable Supply Chain: Balancing the Needs of Business, Economy and Environment is the theme of the 15th Annual Conference of the Logistics Research Network (LRN).

IRTE Biofuels Conference

The IRTE (Institute of Road Transport Engineers) is holding a conference on 14 September in Warwickshire, providing an opportunity to learn more about biofuels and discover how they will affect commercial vehicle operations.

Coastlink to stage its 2010 Annual Conference in the port city of Antwerp

Coastlink is to return to the port city of Antwerp in September for its 2010 Annual Conference. Reflecting its close cooperation with the Antwerp Port Authority, the event will be held in the Havenhuis, the authority’s headquarters building on Entrepotkaai.

Heavyweights focus on fork lift safety

Ticket rush expected as HSE director speaks at Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference

FLTA Safety Week

20th-26th September 2010

CILT Launches Annual Awards 2010 - Call For Entries

The Institute has announced arrangements for its Annual Awards for Excellence for 2010 and this year welcomes entries in eleven categories. Entries are required before 28th May and the results will be announced at a Gala Dinner to be held in London on 7th October. Sponsorship opportunities remain available in a limited number of categories.

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