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Stagefreight chooses Schmitz Cargobull

Stagefreight, a specialist in event transportation, has added 20 more S.BO EXPRESS trailers from Schmitz Cargobull to its growing operation.

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RHA launches Net Zero Forum in UK

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has launched the Net Zero Forum, aimed at supporting the industry on the way to a net-zero future for all.

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ATC replaces diesel for HVO across its fleet

ATC has successfully completed a pilot where it introduced Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel as a sustainable alternative to diesel across a selected number of trucks and vans.

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FTA Ireland launches new resource through LinkedIn.com

FTA Ireland has added a new string to its bow with the launch of a bi-monthly service, which will explain the association’s many and varied services.

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EU emergency mechanism must guarantee freedom of movement 

The European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO), responsible for the legislative oversight and scrutiny of EU rules on the single market, has voted on the European Commission’s proposed Single Market Emergency Instrument (SMEI), which comes against the backdrop of the EU’s emergency measures that kept goods...

Driver CPC End of Cycle

The 9th September is now looming and so is the end of the 5 year cycle for acquired rights bus drivers and acquired rights drivers who have both a bus and truck licence.

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Dixon and Coca-Cola go all electric

Dixon International Logistics has completed the first collection of Coca Cola products from Coca-Cola HBC in Lisburn to Dublin using one of its new fully electric Volvo Trucks.

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Have your say on biomethane freight vehicles

Do you currently operate, have considered introducing, or decided against biomethane freight vehicles in your fleet? If so, researchers at TU Dublin would like to hear from you.

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New incentives for using low-emission lorries

The European Commission is proposing measures to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable by offering stronger incentives for low-emission lorries, and better information on freight transport greenhouse gas emissions.

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FTA Ireland Transport Manager Seminar date confirmed

FTA Ireland has confirmed the date for its annual Transport Manager Seminar 2023.

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Renault Trucks updates at Setanta Vehicle Sales

Setanta Vehicle Sales has confirmed that Renault Trucks has introduced a package of updates for its heavy-duty truck ranges.

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Alternative fuels infrastructure deal inches closer

A new deal on alternative fuels infrastructure is inching its way through the corridors of power in the European Union.

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Martin Ryan Haulage receives first of five new Dennison Trailers

Martin Ryan Haulage has received the first of five new Dennison curtainsider trailers.

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Annual report for the Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group now available

The 2022 annual report for the Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Group has been published and is available to download from the Department of Transport Website https://lnkd.in/e-uWWk2Q

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Why Europe’s driver shortage isn’t just a personnel problem 

It’s no secret that global supply chain disruption has dominated headlines since mid-2020. And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and...