Implementation of Ireland’s first freight strategy has started positively, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), which represents the interests of logistics businesses across the country. But in order for the plan to be totally effective, more assistance will be needed from government to ensure a successful transition to a greener industry.
...The Department of Transport has published a progress report on Ireland’s first ever Road Haulage Strategy.
...Light Commercial vehicles (LCV) registrations are up 35.3% (7,500) compared to January last year (5,542) and HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations are also showing an increase of 7.8% (458) in comparison to January 2023 (425), figures released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry confirm.
...Current protests in France, as well as recent and possible new protests in other Member States, can endanger the free movement of goods, one of the fundamental principles of the EU, while jeopardising the security of drivers and their cargo. The European Commission must intervene to ensure the free movement...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and solutions, has launched a highly versatile, smart dashcam to meet the diverse and changing needs of the fleet marketplace in the UK. The CV200 offers AI-driven video functionality and comprehensive telematics, alongside the ability to add a secondary camera and...
New controls are coming to Uk Borders for the importation of medium risk animal products, plants, plant products and high risk food (and feed) of non-animal origin from the EU, according to FTA Ireland.
...Totalkare has confirmed its participation at the CV Show in Birmingham in April 2024.
...The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on land-owners to cut their hedgerows before the March 1 deadline, to ensure they are not causing a potentially serious road safety hazard.
...The DAF Trucks EV Relay is arriving in Ireland, with a DAF LF electric scheduled to visit DAF Trucks Ireland’s Dublin headquarters in early February 2024.
...The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for tyres from the beginning of 2025.
...Motorists have been told to follow expert advice for staying safe when driving in heavy wind and wet conditions during Storm Jocelyn.
...FTA Ireland is looking to recruit a Trainer/ Auditor with excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
...The road transport sector is strongly concerned that additional border control measures introduced by Bulgaria and Romania to fight irregular migration are having disproportionately negative consequences on goods transport and trade.
...FTA Ireland’s Transport Compliance guide is now available to order.
...The International Road Transport Union (IRU), the world road transport organisation, has called on EU Member States to firmly reject the European Parliament’s proposal to impose mandatory purchasing targets for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles on transport operators.
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