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IRU to take Austria to court over Brenner impasse

The Italian government has confirmed its intention to take Austria to court over the Brenner impasse, which has been crippling goods transport and the users of road, rail and combined transport for many years.

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Keeping an eye on costs with FTA Ireland  

Inflation in Ireland may have dropped back to 6.4% in September, but the cost of moving goods to and from customers remains a key concern throughout the supply chain. To ensure that both suppliers and customers continue to achieve best possible value for money for their logistics movements, business...

Dublin’s Toga Freight Services joins Italy’s One Express Network

One Express, Italy’s number one network for palletised shipments, has appointed Toga Freight Services as their exclusive and sole member in the Republic of Ireland.

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Certa opens Ireland’s first HVO biofuel station in Liffey Valley

Fuel supplier Certa, which is part of DCC plc, has become the first operator in Ireland to open a fully-fledged HVO fuel station as it pursues a new strategy to make the fossil-free biofuel, which is a renewable alternative to diesel, more widely available to motorists.

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MEPs back industry calls for pragmatism on Euro 7 emission standards

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Parliament’s ENVI Committee vote in support of the pragmatic approach on new Euro 7 pollutant emission standard rules proposed by Rapporteur Alexandr Vondra.

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New Mercedes-Benz eActros brings all-electric benefits to haulage and delivery sectors

Mercedes-Benz has brought electrification to its heavy-duty truck range with the arrival here of their new all-electric, battery-powered eActros – a truck likely to attract the many Mercedes-Benz fleet owners wishing to offer customers an emissions-free, CO2-neutral, e-tractive haulage and delivery service.

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Speed up Brenner negotiations says IRU

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) and a number of national transport associations have once again called on the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to set a new round of negotiations between Germany, Italy and Austria to find a solution to the Brenner impasse.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils series version of the first battery-electric long-haul truck

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the series version of the first battery-electric long-haul truck with a three-pointed star.

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New arrival at Martin Ryan Haulage

Martin Ryan Haulage has taken delivery of a Dennison Trailers curtainsider with truck-mounted forklift brackets.

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Budget fails to sufficiently recognise needs of logistics sector says FTAI

The budget announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath on Tuesday, 10th October 2023 offers very little for hard pressed businesses in the freight distribution and logistics sector, says FTA Ireland (FTAI).

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Budget did little to help hauliers says IRHA President

The budget has done little to help a haulage industry that is close to collapse amid a “perfect storm” of challenges, according to Ger Hynes, President of the Irish Road Haulage Association .

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Complete electrification solution for heavy duty commercial trailers

ZF`s trailer electrification technology helps to make driving more efficient for all heavy trucks – no matter which type of powertrain they use.

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DG McArdle International Ltd celebrates 30 years in business

DG McArdle International Ltd is celebrating 30 years in business this year. The company was founded in October 1993 by Gerard McArdle Snr, David McArdle and Grainne McArdle and were later joined by Donal McArdle and Gerard McArdle Jnr .

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Dublin Airport Authority switches to HVO

All of the vehicles that supply fuel to aircraft at Dubin Airport will now be powered by more environmentally friendly HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) following a full refit of the fuel supply station at the airport’s fuel farm.

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FTA Ireland Annual Transport Manager Seminar

The FTA Ireland annual Transport Manager Seminar will take place on 19th of October 2023 at The Johnstown Estate House Hotel, Enfield Co Meath.

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