The Road Safety Authority (RSA) today hosted a moving ceremony at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin, to launch Ireland’s national commemoration of the 2025 World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. The international day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives or been seriously injured on the...
BWG Foods recently unveiled the latest addition to its award-winning sustainable distribution fleet, with Ireland’s first long-haul fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV), the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. This significant milestone in Ireland’s transition to sustainable logistics and transport was marked at a special event, hosted at BWG’s National Distribution Centre...
Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, Jack Chambers, together with Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran has officially opened the new Customs and Border Control Complex (Terminal 7) at Rosslare Europort, Co. Wexford. Delivered by the Office of Public Works...
Hauliers moving goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will soon be able to use a free UK government sponsored tool to meet new customs requirements. The system, called the Trader Integration Micro Service (TIMS), will automatically handle key border notifications when new import rules come into force at the...
Trak Global Security Solutions, the stolen vehicle and asset recovery specialist, has expanded its partnership with telematics hardware provider, Queclink Wireless Solutions, as part of its growth strategy in the road transport sector. Under the technology agreement, the company will have full access to Queclink’s range of tracking hardware with...
One of Northern Europe’s leading fleet management providers, the Latvian company Mapon, continues to expand its business across Europe by acquiring 100% of the shares of the Irish fleet management solutions company Envirokind Limited, known under the Fleet DATA brand. Both Mapon and Fleet DATA offer fleet management, GPS tracking,...
Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has launched its seventh annual Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs (MGDC), a definitive benchmark for logistics leaders and service procurers seeking to understand the real cost drivers shaping Ireland’s supply chains in 2025. Speaking at today’s launch, FTA Ireland’s Chief Executive, Niall Cotton, said: “Cost...
A construction site presents a familiar cacophony—the shriek of saws, the percussive beat of hammers, the low rumble of machinery. This visible effort, however, is merely the final performance. Behind the noise and activity lies a silent, intricate framework of coordination, a hidden architecture that dictates every movement and material...
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...