The former chief of FTA Ireland, has welcomed the publication of Phase 2 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy. Former Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn contributed as a member of the Road Safety User Committee during the Phase 1 review. Writing on Linkedin.com Flynn said: “ A key takeaway from Phase...
Brittany Ferries has today launched a major new freight initiative that strengthens connections between Ireland and Spain, while taking significant steps to cut road traffic, reduce emissions and support driver-free logistics. The company has inaugurated a 970km rail freight service from Cherbourg on France’s north-west coast to Bayonne near the...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is against the idea of artificially boosting demand for zero-emission vehicles through mandatory purchasing targets for private fleet owners. The European Commission’s dialogue on the Greening Corporate Fleets initiative is investigating ways to stimulate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, including the possibility of artificially...
Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has aunched its third annual analysis into local authorities’ adoption rates of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This year’s research has revealed that Cork City Council has electrified more of its fleet (25%) compared to any of its peers across the country, with 80...
Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released Descartes MacroPoint™ FraudGuard 2.0, the latest advancement in freight fraud technology designed to help shippers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers (3PL) safeguard their business against increasingly sophisticated fraud and cargo theft schemes. With new capabilities...
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety, Seán Canney, and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, have published the Phase 2 Action Plan, which represents the next stage in implementation of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, The primary aim...
DHL Supply Chain has opened a new multi-user facility in Dublin, as part of the €637 million investment into the UK & Ireland region. The site is optimised for customers in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, and delivers a range of specialist services. These sectors are growing at...
Irish hauliers have been advised that changes have been made to the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS), which restricts HGV movements to reduce noise at night and weekends in the capital. Hauliers won’t have to seek permission to use the Silvertown Tunnel and its direct access roads. Zero-emission, two-axle vehicles...
The Department for Transport in the UK is supporting the uptake of zero emission commercial vehicles by providing £30 million in funding for the installation of HGV, van and coach charging infrastructure at depot sites throughout the UK. Fleet operators can apply for grants of up to £1 million to...