New EV Fleet Assessment Scheme now open
July 11, 2025
The EV Fleet Assessment Grant is a government-funded support scheme that helps businesses explore the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The scheme offers financial support for an independent fleet assessment carried out by a qualified energy advisor. The assessment provides: A detailed review of your existing fleet, including mileage and...
The European Commission Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has confirmed it will fund a joint programme between Rosslare Europort and Port of Dunkirk. This will include the extension and upgrade of Berth 3 at Rosslare Europort to accommodate larger vessels, and key emission-reducing port infrastructure, including berth development and Roll-on Roll-off...
Gas Networks Ireland is now accepting applications for the GRAZE Vehicle Grant Scheme. The GRAZE Vehicle Grant Scheme has been created to assist Irish fleet operators and hauliers in funding the transition to cleaner gas vehicles. Switching from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG) reduces carbon emissions by up to...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on the roads this weekend as Met Eireann has issued yellow weather warnings for high temperatures Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are Yellow Warnings for Carlow, Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary,...
A1 Group, a leading waste management, car spares and road transport specialist, has adopted an AI-powered video telematics and Progressive Safe System (PSS) solution from Ctrack to meet its driver safety and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) commitments. The company is rolling out Ctrack’s AI dashcam to a total of 110...
Dublin Port Company has put the spotlight on the vital role Ireland’s exporters play in driving economic growth and international trade. Dublin Port will highlight a range of sectors over the coming months, beginning with Ireland’s thriving dairy industry and the global success of Irish ice cream. The first featured...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has welcomed the Government’s announcement today (Tuesday 8 July) that key road projects in the Midlands and north of England will be allocated funding as part of a raft of measures to improve transport routes to boost growth. Richard Smith, RHA Managing...
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has published a new guidance document on driving for work. This guidance document has been jointly developed by An Garda Síochána, the Health and Safety Authority and the Road Safety Authority to help employers understand and manage the main risks that working drivers face...
Hannon Transport is set to sponsor Northern Ireland Transplant Games team, as its main corporate sponsor. The announcement was made at a special reception hosted by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons at Parliament Buildings on the 1st July 2025. The Transplant Games celebrate remarkable individuals who have received organ transplants and...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is hitting the festival circuit this summer with a high-profile campaign aimed at keeping road safety front of mind for music lovers across Ireland. Teaming up with some of the country’s most iconic music events, the RSA is bringing essential safety messaging directly to tens...
Jungheinrich Lift Truck Ltd, the Irish subsidiary of Jungheinrich AG Hamburg, has significantly invested in a new green initiative and taken delivery of a fleet of zero emissions Opel Vivaro Electric light commercial vehicles, illustrating the company’s commitment to reducing its transport emissions and environmental impact. The leading material handling...
Leatrans Ltd has added a number of new Volvo Trucks and Schmitz Cargobull temperature controlled trailers to its fleet. Writing on his LinkedIn profile, Seamus Burke, Business Developement Manager said: “This investment will strengthen our position as one of the top suppliers of national and international transport in Ireland. “We...
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