Irish Ferries has warned freight customers of a potential new surcharge on its Rosslare–Pembroke service in 2027, following proposals by Rosslare Europort to substantially increase freight-related port charges. In a notice issued to customers on 21 October, the ferry operator confirmed that negotiations are continuing over the proposed increases, which...
Irish hauliers delivering to Denmark or travelling through the country on Scandinavian routes need to factor kilometre-based road tolls into their transport costs—and watch a proposed extension to lighter trucks in 2027. Denmark introduced its KmToll system on 1 January 2025, replacing the Eurovignette with a charge linked to distance...
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Irish hauliers operating into Britain are being reminded of the importance of vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours compliance and accurate tachograph records, as the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues its roadside enforcement programme. For Irish transport operators, a roadside inspection in Britain can mean much more than a...
Irish hauliers operating to or through Slovakia should check their toll payment arrangements ahead of a system change on 1 January 2027, which will require users of the country’s SkyToll service to re-register and replace their on-board units. Slovakia’s National Motorway Company, Národná diaľničná spoločnosť (NDS), will take ownership and...
Irish hauliers should review their fleet’s winter readiness, with the Road Safety Authority recommending proper servicing and regular checks of tyres, wipers, lights, screen wash and antifreeze. Shorter days, heavy rain and road spray place additional demands on drivers and vehicles. Preparing now can help operators address defects before they...
Technology-led logistics specialist northstarr Group has acquired United Pallet Network (UK) Ltd to create the UK’s largest national pallet network. The Wolverhampton-headquartered group has added UPN to its rapidly growing portfolio of logistics businesses, which also includes Pallet-Track. Together, the networks will handle more than 6.3 million pallets a year,...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has advised operators that the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) appeals portal is now open, with appeals due by 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. According to the association, the appeals process is available to operators whose applications were refused or who did...
A new association dedicated to connecting, supporting and championing women across the road transport industry in the UK and Ireland will officially launch with a firewalk event in Coventry on Friday 27 November 2026. The Women’s Association of Trucking UK & Ireland (WATUKI) has been founded by Claire McKinlay and...
Irish hauliers operating across Europe could benefit from reduced motorway charges under newly adopted EU legislation, but the savings will depend on national decisions and the emissions performance of individual trucks. The European Union has formally adopted new road charging rules that could allow transport operators to benefit from discounts...
Irish hauliers considering electric trucks need to assess their depot’s electricity supply alongside vehicle range, payload and purchase price. A truck may suit the work, but the investment depends on being able to charge it reliably before its next departure. The issue is gaining attention in Brussels. In an announcement...
With Brussels under pressure to extend emergency fuel assistance until the end of 2027, questions are growing over whether Ireland will take full advantage of EU rules allowing governments to compensate hauliers for up to 70% of additional fuel costs. The European Union could extend its emergency fuel-crisis support framework...
Irish haulage and passenger transport operators seeking to appeal a Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) decision have until 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to submit their case. The appeals process is open to operators whose original RTSS application was refused or who did not receive support for one...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has called for extended EU fuel-crisis support and enforceable 30-day payment terms, warning that rising diesel costs and overdue invoices are weakening transport operators’ finances. In an appeal to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, IRU is seeking a one-year extension of the...