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Irish hauliers operating through north-west England are being warned to prepare for potential delays on the M6 motorway, as major bridge-joint replacement works get underway at the Thelwall Viaduct near Warrington. National Highways has confirmed that the extensive maintenance programme, between junctions 20 and 21 of the M6, is expected...
Irish hauliers face higher motorway toll bills from 1 January 2027, following increases announced by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) on Friday, 30 October. Heavier HGVs will pay an additional 20–30 cent per passage on the M50, with increases also applying across the eight public-private partnership (PPP) toll roads. For operators...
Irish Ferries has warned freight customers of a potential new surcharge on its Rosslare–Pembroke service in 2027, following proposals by Rosslare Europort to substantially increase freight-related port charges. In a notice issued to customers on 21 October, the ferry operator confirmed that negotiations are continuing over the proposed increases, which...
Irish hauliers delivering to Denmark or travelling through the country on Scandinavian routes need to factor kilometre-based road tolls into their transport costs—and watch a proposed extension to lighter trucks in 2027. Denmark introduced its KmToll system on 1 January 2025, replacing the Eurovignette with a charge linked to distance...
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Irish hauliers operating into Britain are being reminded of the importance of vehicle maintenance, drivers’ hours compliance and accurate tachograph records, as the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) continues its roadside enforcement programme. For Irish transport operators, a roadside inspection in Britain can mean much more than a...
Irish hauliers operating to or through Slovakia should check their toll payment arrangements ahead of a system change on 1 January 2027, which will require users of the country’s SkyToll service to re-register and replace their on-board units. Slovakia’s National Motorway Company, Národná diaľničná spoločnosť (NDS), will take ownership and...
Irish hauliers should review their fleet’s winter readiness, with the Road Safety Authority recommending proper servicing and regular checks of tyres, wipers, lights, screen wash and antifreeze. Shorter days, heavy rain and road spray place additional demands on drivers and vehicles. Preparing now can help operators address defects before they...
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