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Sweden to implement CO₂ emissions based tolls

Sweden is set to implement a new road toll system in March with charges based on CO₂ emissions in addition to existing Euro emission classifications. The changes follow the ratification of an updated Eurovignette agreement, now approved by all participating countries. The revised system will apply to heavy goods vehicles...

€713 million for regional and local roads

The Government has announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025, which represents an overall increase of over 8 per cent in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network. Announcing the funding Minister for...

Stena Line launches new ferry

Stena Line has reached a further milestone in its NewMax fleet investment programme with a ceremony to mark Stena Connecta launching into the water at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, China. Stena Connecta is one of two new ships due to serve the Belfast – Heysham route, a key...

Latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its new Intelligence Briefing, which analyses the most recent EU road freight figures and provides a forecast up to 2030. As we look ahead to 2030, gaining insight into the evolving landscape of freight demand is crucial for businesses, policymakers and industry...