Haulage industry given green funding boost

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Government to invest extra £67m in initiative to promote efficient driving styles and encourage transfer of freight to rail and water

The government has announced today that it is to commit a further £67m to the Sustainable Distribution Fund – a scheme which aims to lessen the environmental impact of hauling freight in the UK. The...

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