Europe’s most gridlocked cities have been revealed, with some motorists losing nearly a week of their lives each year sitting in traffic.
...Ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are reminding all road users to share the roads safely, as the high-risk summer period commences for motorcyclists.
...Technology innovation will be taking centre stage on Derry Bros Shipping & Customs Clearance’s stand (3023) at Multimodal, the UK’s leading supply chain conference and logistics exhibition. The company will be showcasing its comprehensive range of managed freight and transport solutions, as well as launching some exciting updates to its...
Pall-Ex, the UK’s leading palletised freight distribution network will officially launch its innovative third-party logistics (3PL) division, Pall-Ex Logistics to the freight and logistics community at Multimodal in June.
...Cemex has unveiled its first ever HVO-powered (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) vehicle in support of its Future in Action programme – which acts as the driver for Cemex to become a carbon net zero business by 2050.
...The European Commission is being urged to maintain a focused approach to certifying, upgrading, building, and funding safe and secure truck parking areas in the EU over the next three years, but why are truck parking spaces in Europe at a premium?
...Certa Ireland has taken delivery of a new DAF LF 290 4 x 2 rigid truck, which will be used for national distribution.
...More than half of European trucking companies are unable to expand their business because they can’t find skilled workers due to the shortage of truck drivers, according to IRU’s 2023 study surveying over 1,000 European road goods transport operators.
...Hydrogen-fuelled trucks offer a promising solution for reducing emissions and achieving sustainable transportation. While there are significant challenges to overcome, particularly regarding infrastructure and production costs, ongoing advancements and investments in hydrogen technology are likely to drive its adoption in the trucking industry.
...With more and more haulage operators switching to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to run their trucks, HGVIreland.com asked the question what are the benefits of this biofuel fuel over traditional fossil fuels such as diesel.
...According to the Central Statistics Office Ireland, exports to Great Britain were down by five percent to €1.2bn in February 2024 compared to the previous year.
...Schmitz Cargobull has added strength and depth to its team in Ireland with the appointment of David O’Connor as Regional Sales Manager.
...The shortage of truck drivers in Europe, has become a significant issue over recent years. Here are some of the key factors contributing to this shortage:
...While trucks represent only 3 per cent of vehicles on Europe’s roads they are involved in almost 15 per cent of all EU road fatalities, recent road safety data has confirmed.
...An Post has taken delivery of 75 eDeliver 3 vans from Harris Maxus.
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