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IRHA Annual Conference on the horizon

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) Annual Conference is set to take place in Galway on 12-13th September. The Annual Conference will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel and Salthill Hotel, Galway across the weekend. HGVIreland.com has requested additional information from the Irish Road Haulage Association head office, and...

When an EV is more than just an EV

An EV fleet must be seen as more than a cleaner transport but as a potential new revenue creator. Whether you manage a fleet of vehicles or are just considering changing that car in your drive to an EV, it is more than just a change in fuel. Electric transport...

European road freight rates converge

The Upply x Ti x IRU study on European road freight rates has found that the contract and spot rate indexes converged at 132.2 in Q2 2025. The benchmark spot rate index declined by 2.2 points quarter on quarter (q-o-q), while the contract rate index inched up by 1.2 points...

Descartes named top provider of Cloud-based TMS solutions

Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce has been named in ARC Advisory Group’s Transportation Management Systems Global Market Research (2024 – 2029) report as the leading provider of software as a service (SaaS) and cloud-based hosting services for transportation management systems (TMS) and also...

Driving test action plan delivering results says RSA

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has made significant progress in reducing national driving test waiting times, surpassing its own mid-August target and moving closer to meeting its Service Level Agreement (SLA) goal. As of 14 August 2025, the average national waiting time for a driving test invitation has dropped to...

Manfreight raises £5000 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice

Manfreight has raised an incredible £5,000 for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Members of the Manfreight team took part in the 2025 Belfast City Marathon, raising an incredible £5,000 in the process. The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice provides specialist care, comfort, and support to children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions,...

GB trade with Northern Ireland tumbles after tougher post-Brexit rules kick in

New UK Government figures show a developing crisis in trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK as 10.8 per cent of retailers completely stopped sending goods to Northern Ireland in June. Almost three in 10 (29.6 per cent) of transport and storage sector companies say their volumes...

Definitely Maybe  the most exciting cargo of the summer

Dublin Port has played host to a freight delivery that’s more Rock ‘N’ Roll Star than your standard roll-on/roll-off. The iconic Oasis stage setup, fresh from Wembley, has arrived ahead of two massive shows at Croke Park this weekend. Stadium concerts are a major logistical operation. For major tours like...

Stay ahead of regulations with Logistics UK’s transport manager conferences  

Anyone responsible for keeping commercial vehicle fleets compliant, safe and efficient is urged to join Logistics UK this autumn for the 25th anniversary of its industry-leading series of Transport Manager conferences. With ten events taking place across the country plus a virtual event, the conferences provide operators with the latest...

FTA Ireland makes pre Budget submission

The logistics and freight sector is at a critical juncture facing rising costs, urgent decarbonisation targets, and a growing skills shortage. In its latest pre-budget submission, FTA Ireland has outlined key policy recommendations to help future-proof the sector while supporting climate goals and economic resilience.     Top Priorities: ✅...

Queclink discusses fleet data sourcing

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, will be addressing the importance of an effective fleet data strategy at the Telematics & Connected Mobility Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. The company’s UK Sales Director, Vernon Bonser, will join a panel of industry experts for the discussion –...

Driver CPC Trainer required

ADTA, the driver training specialists, is looking to to recruit a part-time Trainer for Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for training in its Mullingar, Cavan and Carlow centres. Yvonne Sheehan of ADTA.ie commented: “ADTA prides itself on providing top-class professional training in a relaxed environment with personable...

Book now for Decarbonising Transport Conference and Exhibition

Hosted by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) the Decarbonising Transport Conference and Exhibition takes place on Tuesday 9th of September 2025 in The Johnstown Estate, Enfield, County Meath. Speakers will consist of policy makers, exemplars from both business and public sectors and an expert panel discussion to close....

Penneys are on the move

Retail giant Penneys have unveiled a fresh fleet of 11 newly branded Penneys trailers across Ireland. Wrapped in the iconic phrase “Thanks hun, Penneys!” these trailers will bring a fun new look to the brand’s logistics operation – delivering the products customers love to many of its stores nationwide. The...

How to develop a vehicle safety checklist

MotorTron Limited, the fleet management solution specialists, offers a few tips on keepting your fleet safe and compliant on the road. Creating a vehicle safety checklist isn’t just best practice, it’s essential for compliance, security, and driver safety. According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA): “Drivers should carry out a...