Finnlines is set to expand its freight service between Rosslare Europort and Zeebrügge, Belgium, by adding a second ro-ro vessel to the route. The expansion will provide customers with increased capacity and more frequent departures between Ireland and mainland Europe. To meet growing customer demand, Finnlines is strengthening the service...
Flogas has issued its latest batch of Renewable Fuel Declarations to Flogas Bio-CNG customers, which provide independently verified evidence of the lifecycle greenhouse gas emission savings achieved through the use of renewable biomethane in transport operations. Through the Renewable Fuel Assurance Scheme (RFAS), customers receive certified declarations detailing the emissions...
Elis, a leading commercial and industrial laundry, workwear, linen and washroom solutions service provider, is boosting its HGV fleet through the phased introduction of 140 additional rigids from DAF dealer Ford & Slater in partnership with Tiger Trailers, who have also supplied what will be their third double deck for...
hhhThe Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on Government to extend fuel supports until at least the early autumn IRHA President, Ger Hyland, described yesterday’s peace deal in the Middle East as volatile and called on the government to maintain fuel supports in place until we are sure that...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has raised the issue of road tolls and their impact on the haulage industry following the intervention of Offaly TD, Carol Nolan. Independent TD Carol Nolan has highlighted figures showing that €23.7 million was collected at the Portlaoise toll plaza in 2025 alone, raising...
Inspired by the legendary Irish warrior Setanta, Renault Trucks Ireland has unveiled its latest show truck. Renault Trucks Ireland says the the build represents strength, craftsmanship, and attention to detail from some of the best names in the industry combined. Renault Trucks Irelandnwould like to thank: VanKessel Truck Styling who...
Tile Merchant Ireland has taken delivery of an impressive Volvo FM 8×2 Rigid, complete with a Bennett Dropside Body & Palfinger rear-mounted crane. Supplied by Irish Commercials, this truck was built for versatility, performance and driver comfort, and is equipped with a 460HP Euro 6 engine, Volvo’s renowned I-Shift 12-speed...
Kilbride Fuels has taken delivery of two high spec MAN TGX 6×2 ADR tractor units. Supplied by MAN Truck & Bus Ireoland, the trucks are finished to a top standard with Hydropack and ADR prep equipment from SM Components Ltd and lights and Kelsa bars from Bits’N’Bobs
...Harbour International Freight is celebrating 10 years as part of the Pall-Ex network, a period that has seen the business increase volumes, expand operational capacity and strengthen its position within the UK palletised freight distribution sector. Originally founded as a family-owned business in Dublin, Harbour International Freight established its first...
Smullen Transport in Naas, Co. Kildare has taken delivery of six new IVECO S-WAY 580 bhp 4×2 tractor units supplied by Emerald Truck & Van. Driver comfort and appeal are enhanced with luxury leather seats, durabrite alloys, Iveco Infotainment System with Sat Nav, fridge, twin bunks and Air Conditioning.
...One of the largest privately-owned freight forwarders in Ireland has become the latest member of the Pallet-Track network. Dublin-headquartered Toga Freight Group moves large volumes of palletised groupage shipments between Britain and Ireland every week via its hub in Hams Hall, near Birmingham. This depot will take the lead in...
McGuinness Forwarding has taken delivery of five new Volvo FH 4×2 tractor units The fleet was presented by Conor Horan from Irish Commercials to Frank, Siofra and Mick, marking another significant investment in the company’s transport operation. Built for demanding international transport operations, these trucks have been specified with a...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and a cross-sector industry coalition have called on EU policymakers to prioritise infrastructure, investment support and enabling conditions in the transition to zero-emission corporate fleets. In a joint statement, IRU, Leaseurope, SMEunited, the European Road Hauliers Association, Eurofinas and the International Federation of Automotive...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has criticised the Road Safety Authority’s handling of driver testing as figures just released show a rise in the number of L drivers on the country’s roads. There were 388,090 learner permit holders on Irish roads at the end of March 2026, figures released...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is warning that many hauliers across the country continue to face significant day-to-day pressures despite receiving what the Association describes as “short-term cost supports.” One its LinkedIn.com account the IRHA says that while recent support measures have been welcomed by operators across the industry,...