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Martin Ryan & Sons takes delivery on new Scania truck

Martin Ryan & Son has taken delivery a new Scania truck, from Nolan’s Scania in Raheen, Limerick. The new truck is the first to leave Nolan’s new state of the garage in Raheen, Limerick, and marks a marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing top-quality transportation solutions....

FTA Ireland driving logistics operators into a decarbonised future

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation which represents the interests of logistics businesses responsible for moving goods across the country and overseas, has been approved as an HGV Eco Driving Training Provider. The announcement follows a rigorous assessment by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) against standards set by...

ZeroMission webinar to discuss the real cost of electric vehicles

ZeroMission is hosting a webinar to discuss the complex challenge of fleet electrification and provide a little bit more detail behind some of the latest EV headlines. The EV fleet management specialist’s team of industry veterans will be sharing critical insights into the real cost of electric commercial vehicles...

Queclink launches 5G router for commercial fleets

Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and solutions, has launched a 5G router for the commercial fleet marketplace that supports the most advanced vehicle technology and monitoring systems. Boasting high-speed data transfer, unique connectivity and accurate tracking, it has been designed to meet the growing need for...

Europa Road in Dublin crack the code

Five years on from Brexit, Britain remains one of Ireland’s largest trading partners. For two economies so deeply entwined, Irish businesses have responded to the challenging trading landscape to achieve solid numbers. Demonstrating this agility, the Central Statistics office (CSO) has reported that Irish exports have significantly increased by 13...

HyHAUL showcase advances hydrogen-powered heavy haulage in UK

HyHAUL, a government-backed project aiming to decarbonise the UK’s heavy haulage sector, has brought together some of the UK’s largest operators to gain firsthand experience of hydrogen HGVs. Held at UTAC Millbrook, the event featured live demonstrations, including rides in a FAUN Zoeller hydrogen HGV and a Toyota Hilux on...

Sweden to implement CO₂ emissions based tolls

Sweden is set to implement a new road toll system in March with charges based on CO₂ emissions in addition to existing Euro emission classifications. The changes follow the ratification of an updated Eurovignette agreement, now approved by all participating countries. The revised system will apply to heavy goods vehicles...

€713 million for regional and local roads

The Government has announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025, which represents an overall increase of over 8 per cent in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network. Announcing the funding Minister for...

Stena Line launches new ferry

Stena Line has reached a further milestone in its NewMax fleet investment programme with a ceremony to mark Stena Connecta launching into the water at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, China. Stena Connecta is one of two new ships due to serve the Belfast – Heysham route, a key...

Latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its new Intelligence Briefing, which analyses the most recent EU road freight figures and provides a forecast up to 2030. As we look ahead to 2030, gaining insight into the evolving landscape of freight demand is crucial for businesses, policymakers and industry...

Caulfield Transport Ltd chooses SDC Trailers

Caulfield Transport ltd has taken delivery of the first 10 stunning new SDC EN-XL Curtainsider trailers, which have been built for performance, durability, and style! Key Features include: ✅ 4.3m height with EN 12674-XL rating ✅ CargoMaster load security system ✅Roll stability braking ✅Automatic slack adjusters ✅ Low maintenance hubs...

Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025

The Department of Transport has announced that Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 will run from Monday 31st March until Saturday 5th April. This nationwide initiative will showcase the exciting opportunities within the sector and will spotlight career paths, green and digital innovation and Ireland’s leadership in building sustainable,...

RHA welcomes progress on 200 new lorry parking spaces in Kent

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has welcomed news that the Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for much-needed lorry parking in the county. The RHA backed an appeal against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s move to halt a development on the M26...

Volvo Trucks leads the heavy truck market in Europe

For the first time ever, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy trucks. In 2024, the company had an overall market share in Europe of 17.9% and 56,331 Volvo trucks were registered in the region.Volvo Trucks was the market leader in heavy trucks, 16 tonnes and above,...

Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks testing programme gets new Associate Member

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is partnering with QBE, making the insurer the the first Associate Member to join its new Safer Trucks testing programme. Euro NCAP, the independent body behind vehicle safety launched its Safer Trucks testing programme in November last year to create a safety...