FTA Ireland calls for roadmap for the haulage industry
August 29, 2025
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has published a sobering new report highlighting the significant risks facing motorcyclists on Irish roads. The Motorcyclist Spotlight Report: Fatalities and Serious Injuries, 2020 to 2024 reveals that 105 motorcyclists lost their lives and 884 were seriously injured during the five-year period, accounting for 14%...
WTTL, a leading provider of professional transport training and driver development, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of an additional six Urban Box trailers from Krone Trailer UK. This latest acquisition brings the total number of Krone trailers in WTTL’s vehicle training fleet to seven and, says WTTL, represents...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the full reopening of Holyhead port following seven months of disruptions due to storm damage. Both berths at the Welsh port are now fully operational. However, former, IRHA President Eugene Drennan has expressed concerns at the scheduling of crossings, saying that haulage...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads today as an Orange weather warning is in place until 2pm for Dublin, Louth, Meath and Wicklow for persistent and heavy rain with a chance of thunderstorms. The Orange Rainfall Warning may cause widespread...
Finbarr O Neill Ltd., celebrating 50 years in business this year has added a new Volvo FH13 500 10 x 4 supplied by McCarthy Commercials in Cork. The new truck is equipped with Fitzgerald tipper bodywork; Alcoa Durabright alloys, front and rear air suspension, reserved registration, sleeper cab; Kelsa headboard,...
The Port of Waterford has been named Logistics and Supply Chain Company of the Year at the 2025 Chambers Ireland Awards. The honour comes as the port marks its 1,111th anniversary as Ireland’s oldest port. Port of Waterford CEO David Sinnott commented: “Being named Logistics & Supply Chain Company of...
The former chief of FTA Ireland, has welcomed the publication of Phase 2 of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy. Former Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn contributed as a member of the Road Safety User Committee during the Phase 1 review. Writing on Linkedin.com Flynn said: “ A key takeaway from Phase...
Brittany Ferries has today launched a major new freight initiative that strengthens connections between Ireland and Spain, while taking significant steps to cut road traffic, reduce emissions and support driver-free logistics. The company has inaugurated a 970km rail freight service from Cherbourg on France’s north-west coast to Bayonne near the...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is against the idea of artificially boosting demand for zero-emission vehicles through mandatory purchasing targets for private fleet owners. The European Commission’s dialogue on the Greening Corporate Fleets initiative is investigating ways to stimulate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, including the possibility of artificially...
Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has aunched its third annual analysis into local authorities’ adoption rates of Electric Vehicles (EVs). This year’s research has revealed that Cork City Council has electrified more of its fleet (25%) compared to any of its peers across the country, with 80...
Descartes Systems Group, a global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, has released Descartes MacroPoint™ FraudGuard 2.0, the latest advancement in freight fraud technology designed to help shippers, freight brokers, and third-party logistics providers (3PL) safeguard their business against increasingly sophisticated fraud and cargo theft schemes. With new capabilities...
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for Road Safety, Seán Canney, and Minister of State with responsibility for Rural Transport, Jerry Buttimer, have published the Phase 2 Action Plan, which represents the next stage in implementation of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030, The primary aim...
DHL Supply Chain has opened a new multi-user facility in Dublin, as part of the €637 million investment into the UK & Ireland region. The site is optimised for customers in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, and delivers a range of specialist services. These sectors are growing at...
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