The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has proposed solutions, which it says will strengthen Europe’s road transport workforce. The IRU unveiled the propsals in Brussels this week at the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on Fair Labour Mobility, which highlighted practical, future-oriented proposals to simplify the application of EU labour rules...
Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour. The multimillion-pound purpose-built Stena Futura will go into service on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route on 22 September. The 147-metre Stena Futura will operate 12 sailings per week providing much needed additional freight capacity...
The Atlantic Technological University (Sligo) has extended a warm welcome to the latest chort of truck driving apprentices enrolled on its Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship. Over the coming months, the apprentices will gain hands-on experience, C & CE driving licences, industry knowledge, and professional skills that will help...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, has launched its smallest-ever GPS location device with the introduction of a real-time micro tracker for advanced warehouse and logistics applications. The GL30 possesses an ultra-compact and rugged design, multi-network connectivity, and enhanced location capabilities, making it ideal for...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called for the abolition of the Road Safety Authority (RSA) saying it’s not fit for purpose. The call came at the IRHA Annual Conference in Galway at the weekend. IRHA President, Ger Hyland commented: “We need the Government to abolish and replace the...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) held its annual conference in Galway over the weekend and called on government to engage with the sector across a number of key areas. IRHA President Ger Hyland said the haulage industry was in crisis, and called for urgent intervention to assist the sector....
eStation, the EV charging solutions specialists, has showcased its EV charging solutions at a recent FTA Ireland’s recent quarterly council meeting Eamonn McSweeney, MD of eStation, was the guest speaker at the meaating and presented eStation’s turnkey EV Charging Solutions for corporate fleet management, sharing valuable insights and case studies...
Daf Trucks Ireland is supporting its friend and and colleague Conal McCourt as he takes part in the Paris2Nice charity cycle this week, covering over 700km in six days, in aid of Together Academy. Together Academy is transforming the lives of people with Down syndrome through awareness, education and employment....
With over 30-years experience, Network International is a global logistics provider with facilities and partner locations across Ireland, the UK and Benelux. So when their busy road freight department required a new fleet of fuel-efficient, aerodynamic trailers, they chose Dennison Trailers as their preferred supplier. The new trailer fleet, built...
