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New aerodynamic trailer tail

Posted: January 28, 2012 at 3:33 am

TNT Express in Holland has been testing an aerodynamic tail on the trailer of one of its trucks. During testing, the special tail – called “EcoTail” – reportedly reduced fuel consumption by 6 percent.

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Merry Christmas from POAAL

Posted: December 21, 2011 at 11:55 pm

POAAL wishes all Licensees, Contractors and Couriers a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We look forward to serving you in 2012.

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Higher fuel prices reflect global trends

Posted: December 15, 2011 at 1:49 pm

The ACCC recently released its report on the prices, costs and profits of unleaded petrol in Australia, which showed that while 2010-11 prices were around 8 cents per litre higher than in 2009-10 petrol prices in Australia remain among the lowest in the OECD.

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French postal service orders 10,000 electric vans

Posted: November 3, 2011 at 8:46 pm

It has been announced that La Poste, the French postal service, will order 10,000 electric Kangoo vans from Renault. The Kangoo Z.E. is the electric version of Renault’s light commercial vehicle.

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POAAL submission on road safety

Posted: October 2, 2011 at 10:43 pm

POAAL has made a submission to the National Transport Commission (NTC) in response to its corporate approach to road safety discussion paper, covering matters relevant to Couriers, Mail & Parcel Contractors and Messenger Post contractors

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UPS trials composite delivery vans

Posted: May 19, 2011 at 12:28 am

International parcel delivery company UPS is trialling five new delivery vehicles made with plastic bodywork. The vehicles use lightweight composite materials in their bodywork in order to cut down on weight, thereby improving mileage.

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Courier membership & insurance 2011/2012

Posted: March 10, 2011 at 9:25 am

Membership and insurance renewals for 2011/2012 have been posted to all POAAL courier members. Membership and insurance falls due on 31 March 2011.

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Peak day is coming!

Posted: November 19, 2010 at 8:59 pm

With the busiest period of the year for parcel deliveries looming, US carriers FedEx and UPS have announced their predictions for “peak day” – the day of highest parcels deliveries – in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Fuel tax credit rate change for heavy vehicles

Posted: August 11, 2010 at 5:02 pm

The ATO advises that from 1 July 2010 the fuel tax credit rate for heavy vehicles that use fuel such as diesel or petrol and travel on public roads is 15.543 cents per litre.

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