Stena Line has confirmed plans to launch a new freight service between Dublin and Birkenhead (Liverpool) starting mid-February 2024.
...DMV Transport Limited has taken delivery of two new high-spec SDC Euroliners, complete with sliding roof and tail-lift for ease of loading / unloading through the roof, side and rear of the trailer.
...The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined how the TIR system can drive decarbonisation.
...The Road Haulage Association in the UK is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero.
...An Garda Síochána’s Christmas and New Year Road Safety Enforcement Operation began on Thursday, 30th November 2023 at 07am and will continue at 7am on Thursday, 4th January 2024.
...Collett Transport, a leading specialist in wind turbine logistics and transport, have successfully delivered 88 wind turbine components for Drumlins Park Wind Farm project in Ireland.
...The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has given its given its seal of approval to the European Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee’s (TRAN) position on the EU Driving Licence Directive, which the IRU says constitutes “a considerable step forward in eliminating crucial barriers discouraging entry into the bus and truck...
The European Commission is set to overhaul the current EU framework governing the transportation of live animals.
...The European Transport Safety Council has called for the Status Quo on HGV driving licenses to remain in place.
...MEPs have agreed with the levels proposed by the European Commission for pollutant emissions (such as nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and ammonia) for passenger cars and have proposed an additional breakdown of emissions into three categories for light commercial vehicles based on their weight. The adopted text proposes...
Johnsons Hotel Linen, one of the UK’s largest hotel laundry hire and service providers, has begun introducing to its fleet fifty-two rigids and three fixed double decks manufactured by Tiger Trailers, with an emphasis on durability to meet its demanding operations.
...The European Commission’s proposal to revise the driving licence rules provides the possibility to remove some of the major barriers to attracting more talent to the EU pool of drivers, according to the International Road Transport Union.
...The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is championing a new campaign for 30 km / hour speed limits in urban areas.
...The Go-Pak Group – a leading global manufacturer providing product and packaging solutions to the foodservice, cash and carry and retail sectors – has launched a strategic partnership with Dixon Transport, warehousing and distribution leader and JBM Freight, global freight forwarders to enhance its service within the Irish and European...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA), An Garda Síochána, and the Department of Transport and Department of Justice are together urging road users to act responsibly and safely when using the roads throughout the Christmas and New Year period. The call was made at the launch of a new road safety...