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DAF Trucks’ EV Relay reaches Ireland

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.

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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for tyres to be extended

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for tyres from the beginning of 2025.

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How to drive safely through Storm Jocelyn

Motorists have been told to follow expert advice for staying safe when driving in heavy wind and wet conditions during Storm Jocelyn.

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FTA Ireland is recuiting

FTA Ireland is looking to recruit a Trainer/ Auditor with excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.

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Road transport sector concerned at border delays

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.

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FTA Ireland Transport Compliance guide now available

FTA Ireland’s Transport Compliance guide is now available to order.

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IRU rejects mandatory purchasing targets

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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Driving for work in winter

The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) is urging employers to review their driving for work risk management policy as the cold snap continues.

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Cranleigh Freight Services expands fleet with Krone trailers

One of South-East England’s leading logistics providers has invested in more Krone trailers as business continues to boom.

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McCulla chooses Hultsteins

McCulla Ireland has taken the next step in its low carbon journey with Hultsteins’ zero emissions Ecogen system.

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Euro 7: Deal on new EU rules to reduce road transport emissions

The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.

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Europe agrees on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network

The European Parliament and Council negotiators have agreed on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost the implementation of major projects by 2030.

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How retailers can navigate the returns dilemma in 2024

Dealing with returns has always been part of the retail landscape, and a painful frustration. In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.

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Construction begins on Stena Line’s hybrid ferries for Belfast – Heysham route

Swedish ferry company, Stena Line marked a milestone on its journey towards sustainable shipping with the Steel Cutting ceremony for the first of its ‘NewMax’ hybrid ferries as construction begins in Weihai, China.

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National Cycling Network will see 3,500km of safe bike corridors

Minister of Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. has welcomed the publication of the new National Cycle Network (NCN) plan which sets out how the country will criss-crossed with 3,500 km of safe, high quality and inviting cycle routes, linking over 200 cities, towns and villages and up to 2.8 million people...