EU-funded researchers are accelerating the rollout of self-driving trucks on public roads to solve driver shortages and improve safety and sustainability in Europe’s logistics sector. n the not-so-distant future, unusual looking cargo vehicles – sporting large black windscreens and with no human driver behind the wheel – could become a...
The chronic shortage of truck drivers continues to threaten the efficiency of transport and logistics operators. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined why a major part of the solution lies in professionalisation at ALACAT 2025 in Madrid. There are 3.6 million unfilled truck driver positions across 36 countries,...
Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD, today officially opened Panda’s new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Cappagh, Dublin, developed in partnership with Gas Networks Ireland, bringing the number of CNG stations in Ireland to 12. The opening also marks the official launch...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of telematics devices and IoT solutions, has scooped a technology-industry accolade for its CV200 AI dashcam. The all-in-one fleet and video telematics device has been named a winner at the 2025 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Awards having transformed how logistics and road transport operators...
Primeline Group has been recognised for its efforts to promote sustainability once again, in a new nationwide awards programme. County Meath’s biggest employer won the ‘Sustainable Workplace’ award in the inaugural Newstalk Changemaker Business Awards, which took place at the Round Room in Dublin’s Mansion house. Award organisers were aiming...
Derry Bros has launched a self-service solution to help hauliers, freight forwarders and logistics operators to take control of and simplify customs requirements for the movement of goods across UK and EU borders. SelfClear forms part of the company’s all-in-one digital customs solution, Digicom, and is designed to generate fast,...
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck, two of the leaders in the commercial vehicle industry, have launched Coretura AB, a joint venture aimed at transforming the commercial vehicle industry through a new software-defined vehicle platform and establishing a new industry standard. Coretura will enable Volvo Group and Daimler Truck and other...
For the second year running, Goodyear is set to showcase its Goodyear Total Mobility offering, an all-encompassing solution designed to enhance fleet efficiency, boost competitiveness, and drive sustainability at the Road Transport Expo on 24 to 26 June at NAEC Stoneleigh. Each year, the exhibition brings together the commercial vehicle...
FTA Ireland is promoting level crossing safety with the support of Iarnród Éireann. At FTA Ireland’s recent Q2 Council meeting & AGM Frank Golden of Q2 Council meeting & AGM gave a presentation level crossing safety. Frank’s presentation focused on International Level Crossing Awareness Day (5th June 2025), with a...
FTA Ireland in collaboration with its valued sponsors, Gas Networks Ireland, Air Products, Inver Energy, and SSE have been honoured at the Association of Institutes Awards 2025 in the best Publication category for its groundbreaking report: “Decarbonising the Road Freight Sector.” This report offers critical insights and practical guidance for...
Longwood Transport is the latest logistics company to purchase one of Dennison’s outstanding curtainsider trailers. Longwood Transport has described their latest acquisition as “Extremely well finished and another fine example of Dennison’s first-class build quality and attention to detail.” Well said!!!
...The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year Award. Ace Express Freight, Aqua-Trans International, CMA CGM Ireland, Derry Group Ireland, Dixon International Logistics, E2G Logistics, Easyflyers Logistics Ireland, HANNON Group, Port of Cork Company, Rhenus Logistics Ireland and...
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