FTA Ireland promotes level crossing safety
June 15, 2025
FTA Ireland is promoting level crossing safety with the support of Iarnród Éireann. At FTA Ireland’s recent Q2 Council meeting & AGM Frank Golden of Q2 Council meeting & AGM gave a presentation level crossing safety. Frank’s presentation focused on International Level Crossing Awareness Day (5th June 2025), with a...
FTA Ireland in collaboration with its valued sponsors, Gas Networks Ireland, Air Products, Inver Energy, and SSE have been honoured at the Association of Institutes Awards 2025 in the best Publication category for its groundbreaking report: “Decarbonising the Road Freight Sector.” This report offers critical insights and practical guidance for...
Longwood Transport is the latest logistics company to purchase one of Dennison’s outstanding curtainsider trailers. Longwood Transport has described their latest acquisition as “Extremely well finished and another fine example of Dennison’s first-class build quality and attention to detail.” Well said!!!
...The Irish Exporters Association (IEA) has unveiled the shortlist for the prestigious Logistics & Supply Chain Company of the Year Award. Ace Express Freight, Aqua-Trans International, CMA CGM Ireland, Derry Group Ireland, Dixon International Logistics, E2G Logistics, Easyflyers Logistics Ireland, HANNON Group, Port of Cork Company, Rhenus Logistics Ireland and...
As part of its contribution to a world-wide programme on the part of Mercedes-Benz to mark the 30th anniversary of the launch of the Sprinter van, Commercial Vehicles Sales Manager, Fergus Conheady, and his team at Naas Road, Dublin have heard from two dedicated Sprinter owners “whose experiences and enthusiasm...
A new EU-funded mobile cargo scanner will increase the capacity for transporting goods through the border crossing point in Krakovets-Korczowa at the Polish-Ukrainian border. Valued at approximately €2.5 million, the donation is part of the EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes, an initiative to establish new and improved transport routes in response to...
SureCam, the leading provider of video telematics solutions, has launched a mobile app as part of its AI-powered coaching system to help drivers better understand their performance behind the wheel and target road safety improvements. The sophisticated communication tool will provide automated coaching workflows – with personalised remediation and escalation...
Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks, have partnered to successfully transport the first heavy-duty electric truck carrying freight across the English Channel via ferry. The route spanned from Dover to Calais, with the vehicle completing its journey at a Kuehne+Nagel depot in France before returning to the UK—marking a milestone...
Geotab Inc. and its affiliates (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected transportation solutions, and Vitality, have formed a joint venture to improve driver safety and well-being, reduce risk and support better road safety, bringing together telematics data with behavioural science, in what it describes as a first-of-its-kind solution. Through the...
Derry Bros has automated the creation of Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) to streamline the customs requirements for the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products. The company has used advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI technology to enable this groundbreaking...
Polar Ice has successfully retained its TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards following a recent audit. This achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to road safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence. A company spokes person commented: “We have aligned our transport operations to the FTA Ireland TruckSafe standard since 2019. Achieving...
As the EU looks to strengthen working conditions, invest in skills, and modernise infrastructure, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and UNTRR met EU Executive VP Roxana Mînzatu to discuss practical solutions for drivers and operators. In a high-level meetin, the IRU, its member the National Union of Road Hauliers...
Perennial Freight has achieved the FTA Ireland TruckSafe Gold Standard and for the first time, the company has achieved the Green Standard, which recognises the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability in road transport. These achievements reflect more than just systems and standards — they’re the result of the hard work,...
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