DHL Supply Chain has opened a new multi-user facility in Dublin, as part of the €637 million investment into the UK & Ireland region. The site is optimised for customers in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, and delivers a range of specialist services. These sectors are growing at...
Irish hauliers have been advised that changes have been made to the London Lorry Control Scheme (LLCS), which restricts HGV movements to reduce noise at night and weekends in the capital. Hauliers won’t have to seek permission to use the Silvertown Tunnel and its direct access roads. Zero-emission, two-axle vehicles...
The Department for Transport in the UK is supporting the uptake of zero emission commercial vehicles by providing £30 million in funding for the installation of HGV, van and coach charging infrastructure at depot sites throughout the UK. Fleet operators can apply for grants of up to £1 million to...
Only a few places remain in the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) class starting this September at MTU Cork Campus. Join the growing community of 150+ Irish businesses already benefiting from this impactful programme — whether you’re looking to upskill existing staff or recruit new talent, now is the time to...
Finance Minister, Paschal Donohoe has visited the Fermoy headquarters of South Coast, as the company celebrates 50 years in business. The Minister received a full tour of the facility and was briefed on the company’s logistics services and its contribution to the Irish economy over the past five decades. Founded...
The EV Fleet Assessment Grant is a government-funded support scheme that helps businesses explore the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The scheme offers financial support for an independent fleet assessment carried out by a qualified energy advisor. The assessment provides: A detailed review of your existing fleet, including mileage and...
The European Commission Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has confirmed it will fund a joint programme between Rosslare Europort and Port of Dunkirk. This will include the extension and upgrade of Berth 3 at Rosslare Europort to accommodate larger vessels, and key emission-reducing port infrastructure, including berth development and Roll-on Roll-off...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution on the roads this weekend as Met Eireann has issued yellow weather warnings for high temperatures Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are Yellow Warnings for Carlow, Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary,...
A1 Group, a leading waste management, car spares and road transport specialist, has adopted an AI-powered video telematics and Progressive Safe System (PSS) solution from Ctrack to meet its driver safety and Direct Vision Standard (DVS) commitments. The company is rolling out Ctrack’s AI dashcam to a total of 110...
Dublin Port Company has put the spotlight on the vital role Ireland’s exporters play in driving economic growth and international trade. Dublin Port will highlight a range of sectors over the coming months, beginning with Ireland’s thriving dairy industry and the global success of Irish ice cream. The first featured...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has welcomed the Government’s announcement today (Tuesday 8 July) that key road projects in the Midlands and north of England will be allocated funding as part of a raft of measures to improve transport routes to boost growth. Richard Smith, RHA Managing...
EU-funded researchers are accelerating the rollout of self-driving trucks on public roads to solve driver shortages and improve safety and sustainability in Europe’s logistics sector. n the not-so-distant future, unusual looking cargo vehicles – sporting large black windscreens and with no human driver behind the wheel – could become a...
The chronic shortage of truck drivers continues to threaten the efficiency of transport and logistics operators. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has outlined why a major part of the solution lies in professionalisation at ALACAT 2025 in Madrid. There are 3.6 million unfilled truck driver positions across 36 countries,...
Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD, today officially opened Panda’s new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Cappagh, Dublin, developed in partnership with Gas Networks Ireland, bringing the number of CNG stations in Ireland to 12. The opening also marks the official launch...