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83% of SMEs say that traffic congestion is ‘a problem’ with 65% say it’s ‘getting worse’ 41% are seeing profits negatively affected by traffic congestion 41% feel traffic congestion is impacting their ability to operate at full capacity While Brexit dominates the news agenda, traffic congestion is reaching crisis point …

With so much disruption on the UK’s political landscape it may be difficult to see the wood for the trees. Tucked away in the Autumn 2018 budget was a valuable temporary tax relief which has gone largely unnoticed but which could allow businesses to invest and grow – effectively benefitting …

Yorkshire-based cold storage and transport business The Reed Boardall Group Limited has once again achieved strong results despite operating in a highly competitive market with rising costs. The company grew turnover to £61.6m in its last financial year (ending 31 March 2018), a 2.3% rise in revenues from £60.2m last …

Close Brothers Asset Finance has provided start-up funding for Transcend Packaging, a Wales-based packaging firm focused on sustainable paper-based packaging – including straws – digital printing and biodegradable paper cups. The firm has already seen impressive growth in only a short space of time, with deals signed to supply paper …

Close Brothers Asset Finance today announced that it has appointed Phil Blea into the role of Materials Handling Area Sales Manager as part of its strategy to further enhance the company’s already strong presence in this key sector. Phil, who joins from Linde Creighton, has extensive experience of working with …

The life of a lorry or truck driver isn’t for everyone. Long days out on the road with only the radio for company most of the time, sleeping in an uncomfortable cabin and being away from your friends and family involves a lot of sacrifice. In the USA there have …

Close Brothers Asset Finance today announced that it has appointed Joachim Otto to lead its German business, based in Mainz. Launched in June 2017, the team offers flexible and tailored funding solutions for Mittelstand businesses in the construction, manufacturing and print sectors. Joachim, who joins from IKB Leasing, is a …

Figures released in the latest quarterly Creditsafe Watchdog Report show promising signs of growth for the UK’s Transport and Logistics sector, as the total value of sales, number of employees and number of active companies all increased year-on-year. The sector’s total sales figures grew by 6.3% to £210bn between July …

Asset Alliance’s flexible approach to contract hire, excellent customer service and quick delivery times have been hailed by Scottish haulier Woody’s Express, following delivery of three new DAF 6×2 tractor units and five new Montracon tri-axle trailers on a three-year, full-service agreement. The Isle of Lewis-based firm found the rapid …

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Mark Richards as Head of Equipment and Logistics Solutions (ELS) Sales – Key Accounts and Business Development. The ELS division of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions specialises in asset finance for the agriculture, materials handling, construction and commercial vehicles markets. Its specialist finance solutions …