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Apprenticeship system is failing UK logistics industry says Logistics UK

The UK’s apprenticeship system needs a radical overhaul if businesses which make regular levy payments into the scheme are to be able to train new recruits using these funds, according to a new report from business group Logistics UK. According to Logistics UK’s Skills Review, there is great interest across...

Road transport price stability threatened by August’s swarm of charges

New data from the TEG Road Transport Price Index reveals that road transport prices in the UK fell 2.13% during July, with haulage prices dropping just under 4%.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car boosts Mercedes-Benz fleet with new Vitan vans  

International mobility solutions company Enterprise Rent-A-Car is amongst the first in the country to boost their commercial vehicle fleet with the addition of 15 recently launched, new-to-Ireland, Mercedes-Benz Citan vans.

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Road haulage responsible for 20 per cent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions

A new report on transport in the Republic of Ireland has reported that road haulage is responsible for 20 per cent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.

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DFDS chooses SDC Trailers

SDC Trailers has been chosen as the preferred semi-trailer supplier for DFDS, which has taken delivery of 40 new hi-spec SDC Curtainsider trailers.

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Topaz Transport chooses Volvo

Carlow-based Topaz Transport has continued its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks after taking delivery of a brand-new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit.

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VBG expands into new premises

VBG, the market leading manufacturer of vehicle couplings and underrun systems, recently completed its move into a brand-new purpose-built facility. The new site is conveniently located just two miles from its previous location and benefits from having improved links to the major road networks of the M6 and M62.

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Dublin Port Company set to create intergrated freight yard

Dublin Port Company is creating an integrated Terminal 4 freight yard between Promenade Road and North Wall Quay as Ro-Ro traffic continues to grow year-on-year.

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Trailers for hire at TTW Swords

Truck & Trailer Works (TTW) has confirmed that it has multiple fridge trailers available to hire at it Swords, Co. Dublin depot.

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Transport bodies call for consistency on heavy loads

Transport bodies have reiterated their call on police to apply regulations on moving large or heavy cargo fairly and consistently.

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Night flight decision must stand says FTA Ireland

Night flights at Dublin Airport provide a vital corridor for Irish trade and should be allowed to continue, according to FTA Ireland.

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New Volvo FH’s for Cargo Power Logistics

Cargo Power Logistics Ltd has added three Volvo FH’s to its fleet.

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Setanta delves into Krone Euro Liners

Setanta Vehicle Sales is delving into the world of transport innovation with its new range of Krone Euro Liner trailers.

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Monaghan Freight chooses heavy-hitting Volvo FH 540

Fermanagh-based Monaghan Freight has taken delivery of a highly spec’d Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×4 tractor unit, plated for 120-tonne operations.

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Operation Brock not the answer

As Operation Brock – a contraflow system designed to keep traffic in Kent moving when there is disruption to travel across the English Channel – once again caused delays to those travelling in Kent and across the UK border last weekend, business group Logistics UK is urging government to find...