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Middlegate Europe selects SureCam video telematics

Middlegate Europe, the international transport and logistics specialist, is targeting insurance, safety and efficiency improvements with a video telematics solution from SureCam. The company has installed forward-facing dashcams on its UK fleet of over 40 HGVs to capture vital video evidence of driving incidents and gain access to advanced GPS...

Scania facing damages claims as over €880m cartel fine is upheld

The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed Scania’s appeal against a €880,523,000 EU fine for being part of a price fixing cartel.

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M50 Truck & Van Centre returns to CV Workshop EXPO

M50 Truck & Van Centre has confirmed its participation at the CV Workshop EXPO, which will run alongside the Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS Dublin on Saturday and Sunday, 12-13th October.

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P&O Ferries shares promising results on energy efficiency initiative

P&O Ferries has shared promising results from its new fuel and energy efficiency initiative following significant measures to reduce carbon emissions in 2023.

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European Parliament agrees to key driving licence reforms

The European Parliament has adopted a report on the Driving Licence Directive, which agreeson key reforms that will eliminate crucial barriers discouraging entry into the driver profession.

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Queclink integrates with leading IoT platforms

Queclink Wireless Solutions has teamed up with a growing number of fleet management and tracking platform providers to deliver self-managed telematics for vehicle operators and technology resellers. The company’s range of 4G vehicle telematics, asset tracking and dash cameras are now integrated seamlessly with IoT software platforms from Key Telematics,...

Southern Crusher Spares

Return Load Details: Contact Person: Gearoid Mc Donagh Phone No.: +353862717109 Contact Email: gearoid@southerncrusherspares.ie Type of Load: 4 Pallets Collect From: Ballybunion Co Kerry Deliver To: Gwalchmai Wales From Delivery Date: 27/02/2024 To Delivery Date: 08/03/2024

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IRU calls EU and national authorities to keep key trade routes open

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) on the EU and national authorities to keep key trade routes open, as farm blockades across Europe become more commonplace.

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Outcry over recent toll increases

Car insurance brand Quote Devil has reported that accusations of ‘blatant profiteering’ and calls for the M50 toll to be abolished were among complaints received by the Department of Transport and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in the wake of recent toll increases. Many complaints were submitted within days of the...

Wincanton and Zeus unveil exclusive freight technology deal

Wincanton, a leading supply chain partner for UK business, has reached an exclusive agreement with Zeus, one of the fastest growing logistic-tech innovators in Europe, to acquire the exclusive evergreen rights to its market-leading digital freight management solutions in the UK and Ireland.

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Calls for new drivers to use motorways during lessons

Irish learner drivers could use the motorway in lessons and tests after a new campaign calls for mandatory training.

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XPO Logistics expands longer semi-trailer fleet in UK and Ireland

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has introduced 30 additional longer semi-trailer fleet (LST) vehicles in the UK and Ireland while reducing CO2 emissions by almost 1,000 tonnes or 7 million kilograms annually.

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Pall-Ex launches two-hour delivery windows on all consignments

A year in the making, Pall-Ex Group’s ETA software brings artificial intelligence into the world of freight distribution to provide its customers with a two-hour delivery window for its palletised freight.

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Stena Line officially commences Dublin-Liverpool freight route

Leading Swedish ferry operator, Stena Line has officially commenced its new Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) freight service. The addition of the new route is expected to further boost the company’s freight volumes following a record year on its Irish Sea services in 2023.

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Warburtons adds 38 Tiger Trailers rigid box vans to fleet

Warburtons, Britain’s largest bakery brand, has chosen Tiger Trailers to provide 38 rigid box vans to join its nationwide fleet of vehicles delivering fresh bread to 18,500 stores across the country every day.

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