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Stena Line signs major deal with Peel Ports

Leading ferry and port operator, Stena Line has signed a significant deal with Peel Ports Group, a major UK port operator, to operate from Heysham Port for the next 77-years until 2100. The Swedish ferry company runs a twice daily freight service from Belfast-Heysham providing a vital trade corridor between...

FTA Ireland advises on new border checks

New checks on goods exported from Ireland to Britain will be introduced from the 31st of January 2024, FTA Ireland has confirmed.

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Dublin Port Company confirms Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries for Terminal 5

Dublin Port Company (DPC) has today announced the outcome of the selection process that will see Terminal 5 in Dublin Port licensed to Stena Line and Seatruck Ferries. Stena Line will operate a new Dublin-Birkenhead (Liverpool) service while Seatruck Ferries and parent company CLDN will further develop their Dublin-UK services...

Stena Line to launch new freight route

Stena Line has confirmed plans to launch a new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead (Liverpool) starting mid-February 2024.

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DMV Transport chooses SDC Trailers

DMV Transport Limited has taken delivery of two new high-spec SDC Euroliners, complete with sliding roof and tail-lift for ease of loading / unloading through the roof, side and rear of the trailer.

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IRU outlines how TIR system can drive decarbonisation

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined how the TIR system can drive decarbonisation.

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Prioritise operators’ needs to help meet net zero ambitions, says RHA

The Road Haulage Association in the UK is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero.

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SSE and Applied Driving extend partnership

SSE, a leading generator of renewable electricity, has extended its partnership with Applied Driving following success in compliance with permits to drive, as well as a significant reduction in collisions. Since the company’s driver risk management programme was launched in 2015 – implemented and managed by Applied Driving – SSE...

Christmas Road Safety Operation Update Week One

An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Enforcement Operation began on Thursday, 30th November 2023 at 07am and will continue at 7am on Thursday, 4th January 2024.

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Collett delivers wind turbine to Co Monaghan wind farm

Collett Transport, a leading specialist in wind turbine logistics and transport, have successfully delivered 88 wind turbine components for Drumlins Park Wind Farm project in Ireland.

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IRU backs TRAN position on EU Driving Licence Directive

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has given its given its seal of approval to the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee’s (TRAN) position on the EU Driving Licence Directive, which the IRU says constitutes “a considerable step forward in eliminating crucial barriers discouraging entry into the bus and truck...

European Commission to overhaul rules governing animal transport

The European Commission is set to overhaul the current EU framework governing the transportation of live animals.

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ETSC calls for Status Quo on HGV licences

The European Transport Safety Council has called for the Status Quo on HGV driving licenses to remain in place.

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MEPs have backed new rules to reduce road transport emissions

MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes...

Johnsons Hotel Linen chooses Tiger Trailers

Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations.

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