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DHL appointed by Hilti Ireland to manage warehouse and transport operation

DHL has been appointed by Hilti Ireland in a new UK&I contract until May 2025, which builds on the existing relationship in other markets around the world. The new contract will see DHL leverage its scale and breadth as a full-service logistics group by co-ordinating two of its business arms,...

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Eight per cent of drivers killed were driving for work – analysis shows

Analysis of road traffic collision date conducted by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) shows that between 2018 and 2022 eight per cent of drivers killed and 12 per cent of drivers seriously injured were driving for work.

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Pocket Box scoops Northern Ireland Road Safety Award

Pocket Box, the vehicle and driver management software specialist, was a winner at the Northern Ireland Road Safety Awards. The company received the business category for the development of innovative fleet technology applications that are helping vehicle operators to improve road safety, protect drivers and enhance compliance.   “Our cloud-based...

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Minister Humphreys opens Ireland’s eighth CNG refuelling station 

Gas Networks Ireland and Virginia International Logistics have taken another step forward in reducing emissions from Ireland’s transport industry – one of the most difficult sectors to decarbonise – with the opening of Ireland’s eighth Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling station.

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AYBL chooses Descartes Peoplevox Warehouse Management System

U.K.-based ecommerce brand AYBL, an innovative online retailer of activewear, has transformed its warehouse and fulfilment capabilities by replacing paper-based picking and manual fulfilment practices with Descartes Peoplevox warehouse management system (WMS).

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Applied Driving offers fleets free access to driver education resources  

Applied Driving, the global provider of driver safety and performance management solutions, is offering free access to its e-learning module library and complimentary downloadable resources to coincide with Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign. The company is encouraging fleets to take advantage of the free resources during November to help...

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Dixon International set to partner with Go-Pak UK

Dixon International Logistics has been chosen as the strategic logistics partner for Go-Pak UK Ltd’s Irish operation.

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Mannok chooses Tiger Trailers

Mannok, the leading manufacturer of construction products, has taken delivery of three curtainsiders from Tiger Trailers.

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More safe and secure truck parking areas needed

The International Road Transport Union (IRU), the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) are urging the European Parliament and Council’s negotiators to agree on realistic and firm deadlines for building safe and secure truck parking areas (SSTPAs) on the core and comprehensive network of...

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MEP welcomes EU Call for younger HGV Drivers

EU plans to attract young people to truck driving will create jobs and address a predicted shortfall of two million HGV drivers in the EU by 2026 according to local MEP Colm Markey.

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New combined transport proposal could harm efficient intermodal cooperation

Despite hopes to the contrary, the European Commission’s long-overdue legislative proposal to amend the Combined Transport Directive could harm efficient intermodal cooperation, instead of boosting it, due to the ambiguous incentive framework for combined and intermodal freight.

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10-year-old truck tyre ban in Northern Ireland now in effect

The Northern Ireland ban on tyres aged 10 years and older on the front axles of HGVs, buses and coaches, and to the tyres on all axles of minibuses when fitted in single configuration, came into effect on 13th November, 2023.

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Noone Transport returns to Krone

Noone Transport, based in Co. Meath is undergoing a period of significant investment as it opens up new routes throughout Ireland, the UK and continental Europe.

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European Commission’s greening freight proposal

The European Commission has proposed measures to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable, offering stronger incentives for low-emission lorries, and better information on freight transport greenhouse gas emissions.

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Surecam webinar to discuss fleet driver safety

SureCam, the leading provider of connected dash cameras and video telematics solutions, is holding an industry webinar to discuss the growing threat to commercial fleet drivers, especially those working alone, out of hours and in remote locations. The online event – titled From Aggression to Assurance: Safeguarding Drivers with Advanced...

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HGV Ireland is researched, written and designed by a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for road transport and is the only “Google” registered news site for the Irish road haulage industry.

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