February 24, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
How Much Does Hiab Lorry Loader Training Cost? And Is It Worth It?
OK, so picture the scene: you've got your HGV license, and now you're wondering if it's worth getting Hiab (lorry loader) qualified. You might have spoken to a few people who 'learnt on the job'. They'll say that's the best...
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February 14, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Transport from Sussex to Glasgow – Scottish Event Campus
From Sussex to Glasgow, and the stunning Scottish Event Campus. This was the first time driver Simon had been to the SEC and we've all had a bit of a peek at the beautiful venue since he fired these photos...
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February 11, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
DP World Shipping Container to be filled with Golf balls for grass roots
Shipping Containers, Logistics and Golf are three of our favourite things and as this years DP World Tour (was European Tour) kicked off we've really enjoyed what DP World have done so far. Last week we shared a container challenge...
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February 8, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
What Qualifications Are Needed To Drive A Lorry Loader Or HIAB Vehicle?
If you work in the construction industry and have an HGV license, or drive an HGV and like the idea of expanding your skillset / earning more money in the truck-mounted crane game, the thought may have crossed your mind...
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February 3, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
DP World Tours Port Container Challenge – Poulter and Wiesberger
We didn't sell these containers to the DP World Tour, nor did our crane vehicles position them. But we are going to lobby the boss to set this game up at one of our sites so we can have a...
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January 31, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
What Makes A Good Appointed Person in Lifting Operations?
In our previous post, we looked at what an ‘Appointed Person’ in lifting operations is and what professional training was required to become one. But can anyone become an appointed person? Or do you need any specific prior experience and/or...
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January 24, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Progress updates on 2 of our new hiab lorry loaders – Fleet improvements
As you may already know, we pride ourselves on running a modern, reliable, clean, and efficient fleet here at Sussex Transport. The team (especially the drivers) do get excited when we get new kit and this year looks to be no...
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January 21, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Welcoming European Hauliers – Discordia, Waberers and Krimar
In our quest to get to know more and more European Hauliers and their Drivers we have created welcome packs for those who carry out deliveries to, or collections from our Sussex sites. We've even got ourselves a selfie frame....
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January 21, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
What Is An Appointed Person? And What Training Do You Need To Become One?
You might be familiar with the term ‘appointed person’. It is commonly used to describe two specific roles: an appointed person in lifting operations and a health and safety appointed person. In this blog, we’re going to concentrate on the...
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January 13, 2022 | By Sussex Transport
Self Storage & Used Shipping Container Industry – what a year
A bumpy 2021 for the container industry - how did we fair? The container industry certainly found itself on the news quite a lot in 2021. Starting back in 2020 the pandemic caused lockdowns that instantly hit orders and...
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