Posted on 16/05/12, filed under Delivering to... | No Comments
You may wonder how to transport a forklift truck – wonder no more! Moving machinery such as forklift trucks is part of the regular day to day work at Sussex Transport. With the ease of the on board crane, our fleet of HIAB trucks made light work of transporting a forklift truck from London to a building site in Sandwich, Kent.
This year marks the 250th anniversary of the humble sandwich – named after the town, when John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, ordered beef served between slices of bread back in 1762.
The story goes that the Earl asked for the particular serving so that he could eat while continuing to play cards and his friends asked “to have the same as Sandwich”, according to the British Sandwich Association.
This year the Kent town of Sandwich is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the meal.
Zut alors! Tres expensive!
Some quick snack facts…
• According to the British Sandwich Association the sandwich industry employs more than 300,000 people in the UK and has a commercial value of over £6bn.
• In the last year 1.69 billion sandwiches were sold, at an average price of £1.66
• Over 62% of the population buy a sandwich at least once a year
• People in Yorkshire spend the most on sandwiches – an average of over £114 a year
• People in the South West spend the least – an average of £55 a year.
• The most expensive place to buy a sandwich is London – £1.83 versus a national average of £1.66
• Over 30% of all sandwiches sold have chicken as a filling
• With a further 2.67 billion sandwiches made for lunch boxes, this means UK consumers are currently consuming nearly 11 billion sandwiches per year.
Feeling peckish?
The most expensive sandwich in the world has been traced to Paris – where the ‘club sandwich’ (a tripled layer of bacon, chicken, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise) will cost you £20.59!!
It’s British sandwich week this week! Why not treat yourself to a change? Taste the difference with our haulage business and see how we can treat you to a slice of our professional service – upper crust style! Call us on 01903 751100 or email sales@sussextransport.com
Posted on 14/05/12, filed under Delivering to..., News | No Comments
Looking for a haulage company with HIAB, Moffett, 7.5t, 18t, Artic, Sprinter, warehouse storage, pick and pack and freight solutions? Sussex Transport can provide all of these together with a history of good customer service.
Last week we made a delivery of goods to Battersea in London on one of our fleet of 7.5t vehicles.
Battersea is probably best known for its iconic Power Station building.
The station is the largest brick building in Europe and is notable for its original, lavish Art Deco interior fittings and decor.
It is included in the Buildings at Risk Register.
In February of this year the site was placed on sale on the open property market at an estimated price of £500million
Battersea Power Station
This month, Chelsea Football Club submitted a bid to build a 60,000-seater stadium on the 39-acre site, which would take between three and four years to construct. The club also stated that they would restore the Power Station’s four iconic chimneys and west turbine hall.
They also confirmed that the stadium proposed is rectangular in shape with four separate stands and include a 15,000-all seated one-tier stand behind the south goal, likely to be the biggest one-tier stand in football.
With Chelsea also helping to develop local transport links, such as making a significant contribution towards the Northern Line Extension, a new high-volume transport link proposed for the area.
There are, however, other parties interested in the site – so nothing has been confirmed yet!
For a dedicated transport and warehousing service – we would be happy to give you a no obligation quote or discuss how we could assist you. email us at sales@sussextransport.com or call us on 01903 751100.
Posted on 09/05/12, filed under Delivering to..., News, Where are Sussex Transport going..., Where are Sussex Transport... | No Comments
With a large fleet of vehicles to cater for most loads, Sussex Transport makes collections and deliveries up and down the UK every day.
Last month we collected a container from the port of Dover and delivered to Andover in Hampshire on one of our HIAB Lorries.
The Port of Dover is the nearest English port to France, at just 34 kilometres (21 miles) away, and one of Europe’s largest passenger ports.
Each year the port handles 16 million travellers, 2.1 million lorries, 2.8 million cars and motorcycles and 86,000 coaches!
Many holiday makers embark on their cruise holiday from the port of Dover. Cruising is becoming very popular – and we’ve found a rather ‘nice little holiday’ which will set you back a mere £1.18m per couple!
The 124-day holiday on board the ‘Silver Whisper’ departs from Los Angeles in January 2013 and includes visits to 28 countries, including French Polynesia, New Zealand and Australia.
The White Cliffs of Dover
• The trip starts with you being whisked away from your home or hotel in London by helicopter and flown to a London airport. At the airport you’ll dine on Beluga Caviar, priced at a £4,000 per kilogram
• You will then fly to the United States by private charter on board a Boeing business jet that features mahogany panelling and gold-plated fixtures.
• During the flight, a Michelin star chef will create a 10-course tasting menu for you.
• You’ll be staying at the Beverley Wiltshire Hotel for a few days to recover from that stressful journey before being transported to the luxury liner
• Once at sea you’ll be in the Royal Suite, which has two bedrooms, two marbled bathrooms, dining area and two balconies.
• To finish off the holiday you will enjoy a four night post-cruise stay in a six-bedroom villa in Miami, Florida.
Bon Voyage!
We don’t want to rock the boat – but have you ever thought of trying a different haulage company for your next requirement? Why not call us on 01903 751100 to see how we could help you in the future…
