FTA Ireland (FTAI) has appointed Niall Cotton as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following a rigorous and competitive recruitment process led by the Board. Cotton has served as Interim CEO since earlier this year, succeeding former CEO Aidan Flynn. “We are delighted to confirm Niall as CEO after a thorough...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ireland is running a Driver Connect Open Day to link drivers and contractors with logistics companies that are hiring right now. Come along to meet employers, learn about new job opportunities, and chat with others in the industry. CILT Ireland is hosting...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and hardware, is boosting container security with the launch of an innovative smart bolt-seal solution, The ISO 17712-compliant device incorporates advanced connectivity and positioning technology for enhanced tamper detection, reporting and tracking, ensuring the integrity of containers transporting high-value cargo. “Our...
The Nuvion Group which includes Parcel Connect, Nügo and also operates as Fastway Couriers Ireland has entered receivership and has posted a “Next Steps’ notice on its website www.fastway.ie Mark Degnan and Brendan O’Reilly from Interpath Advisory have been appointed as receivers. For retailers and business customers, the Fastway team...
Woodside Haulage has taken delivery of the first of two stunning new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2548 LS Big Space Pro Cabin 6×2 tractor units, supplied by MUTEC Mercedes-Benz. These impressive additions join Woodside’s extensive fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks — all proudly supplied and maintained by MUTEC, Ireland’s largest Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle...
29 European countries including Ireland, have started introducing Europe’s new digital border system – the Entry/Exit System (EES) at their external borders. Since 12th October, European countries have started electronically registering the data of non-EU nationals crossing their external borders for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). They...
Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019. Trucks represent 5% of global CO2 equivalents emissions1 and battery-electric trucks are important tools to reduce the climate footprint of goods transports. Covering the same distance with diesel-powered trucks...
Pallet-Track and its Northern Ireland partner. TST Group, have teamed up with Women in Logistics UK to host a leading industry event on the unique challenges facing the logistics sector in Ireland. The pallet network and TST Group, which has depots in Ballymena and Birmingham, held the event to discuss...
MEPs have voted to introduce tougher road safety rules as the EU Parliament moves to ensure that drivers who are disqualified from driving in one EU country will be banned from driving across all EU Member States. The European Commission proposals were passed in the European Parliament on Tuesday of...
The European Parliament has give final approval to new regulations that will modernise the EU’s licensing regime and will allow 18-year-olds to drive trucks and 21-year-olds to drive buses, if they hold a full driving licence and Certificate of Professional Competence. The new regulations agreed between EU institutions earlier this...
Kilkenny-based logistics specialists, Patrick Bergin & Sons Ltd has taken delivery of three brand new SDC Freespan Curtainsider Trailers Designed for maximum efficiency, the EN12642-XL certified trailers feature a full clear side aperture, allowing for fast, safe, and versatile loading – ideal for a wide range of freight applications. The...
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has launched a fully automated customs management solution for fulfilment providers moving goods between the UK and Ireland. FulfilClear – underpinned by the company’s digital platform, Digicom – is designed to remove the complexity from cross-border logistics by handling every aspect of customs...