The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed news that building work on the Ballynahinch bypass in County Down should begin in three years. The Department for Infrastructure said work should commence in 2028-29 with the road set to open two years later. Martin Reid, RHA Policy Director, said: “This is...
Ctrack has completed the rebrand of Inseego’s international telematics business, which it acquired at the end of last year as part of a strategy to expand in key global markets. The company will now look to accelerate growth within the UK, underpinned by the rollout of its AI-enhanced fleet software...
Commercial fleets risk increasing capital expenditure by up to a third when transitioning to zero emission road transport by oversizing their electric vehicle infrastructure. This was the opinion of Kevin Christopher, Head of Product at ZeroMission, speaking at a recent EV webinar, who claimed that concerns around vehicle range and...
To support the decarbonisation of Ireland’s freight and logistics sector, Minister of transport Darragh O’Brien also announced the expansion to the ZEHDV Purchase Grant Scheme. The expanded ZEHDV-I Scheme will include depot and logistics recharging infrastructure grants, so businesses can now access funding for recharging stations at depots, logistics hubs...
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has further enhanced its service offering in mainland Europe by taking advantage of EU customs procedure, Regime 42. The company will now be able to assist customers, initially in Belgium and France, with streamlining customs clearance and VAT management for imported goods from...
The Department of Transport has launched the new HGV Eco Driving Standard, a significant step toward supporting more sustainable and efficient driving practices within the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector. The HGV Eco Driving Standard aims to improve driving efficiency and reduce environmental impact through a comprehensive set of guidelines...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a powerful new advertising campaign highlighting the dangers of speed and complacency on rural roads. The campaign, supported by bereaved families, depicts how small increases in speed, often unnoticed by drivers familiar with a route, can have devastating consequences, particularly on rural roads...
MAN Importers Ireland has sold the 1000th MAN TGE van in Ireland. The van was sold to D&D Window & Door Services Limited, who collected the vehicle from MAN Importers Ireland’s headquarters in Dublin. MAN Importers Ireland, who celebrated 35-years in business last year, are the exclusive distributor of MAN...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has confirmed its participation in the Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Weeks, which runs 31st March to 5th April 2025. On Thursday 3rd April CILT’s Women in Logistics and Transport group will be represented at the LogisTYcs Skills Expo for second level...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators’ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, the IRU says it remains deeply concerned about the lack of...
Derry Group Ireland has taken taken delivery of a fully electric Schmitz Cargobull trailer. A spokesperson for Derry Group Ireland says the new trailer, will complement its Volvo electric truck. “This combination leaves our customers with a net zero journey count on all collections and deliveries,” the spokesperson commented. The...
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 (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 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...
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