FTA Ireland promotes level crossing safety
June 15, 2025
Kuehne+Nagel, P&O Ferries and Renault Trucks, have partnered to successfully transport the first heavy-duty electric truck carrying freight across the English Channel via ferry. The route spanned from Dover to Calais, with the vehicle completing its journey at a Kuehne+Nagel depot in France before returning to the UK—marking a milestone...
Geotab Inc. and its affiliates (“Geotab”), a global leader in connected transportation solutions, and Vitality, have formed a joint venture to improve driver safety and well-being, reduce risk and support better road safety, bringing together telematics data with behavioural science, in what it describes as a first-of-its-kind solution. Through the...
Derry Bros has automated the creation of Common Health Entry Documents (CHEDs) to streamline the customs requirements for the movement of live animals, animal products, high-risk food and feed, and certain plant products. The company has used advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI technology to enable this groundbreaking...
Polar Ice has successfully retained its TruckSafe Gold and Green Standards following a recent audit. This achievement reflects the company’s unwavering commitment to road safety, environmental sustainability, and operational excellence. A company spokes person commented: “We have aligned our transport operations to the FTA Ireland TruckSafe standard since 2019. Achieving...
As the EU looks to strengthen working conditions, invest in skills, and modernise infrastructure, the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and UNTRR met EU Executive VP Roxana Mînzatu to discuss practical solutions for drivers and operators. In a high-level meetin, the IRU, its member the National Union of Road Hauliers...
New entry bans for Euro 5 diesel vehicles will come into force in Italy later this year. Trans.info is reporting that from 1 October 2025 the bans will apply to cities with more than 30,000 inhabitants in four northern regions: Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. The regulations will apply to...
From 19 to 21 May 2025, technical enforcement experts and road transport authorities from across Europe gathered in Loughrea, Co. Galway, for the first TECHCA Workshop of the year. The event was hosted by the Road Safety Authority of Ireland in collaboration with the ECR EGTC’s TECHCA Working Group. The...
Leading supply chain partner Wincanton has received the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year. The move represents a significant milestone as part of the company’s investment in the necessary solutions to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The multimillion-pound project...
