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Alexion and DHL Express announce landmark partnership

February 17, 2025
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Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, and DHL Express have announced a landmark partnership in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the air freight of highly specialised medicines manufactured in Ireland. Alexion is the first company in Ireland to sign up to a 100 per cent switch from traditional...

IRHA urges landowners to cut their hedgerows

February 14, 2025
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The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is supporting a call on landowners to cut their hedgerows to ensure they are not causing a road safety hazard. The Road Safety Authority (RSA), the County and City Management Association (CCMA) and the IRHA have come together to call on landowners to cut...

No road back for Truck Return Rule

February 14, 2025
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The European Commission has confirmed that it will not bring back the rule that required lorries to return to their home country every eight weeks. The Truck Return Rule was scrapped last year after the EU court said there was not enough evidence to support it. The European Union’s Court...

Telematics innovation boosts UK growth for Queclink

February 13, 2025
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Advances in fleet and video telematics hardware have resulted in record growth in the UK for Queclink Wireless Solutions. The global provider of IoT devices and solutions saw UK revenues jump by 147% in 2024 following the introduction of a range of affordable, high specification 4G devices, including smart dash...

Barry O’Connor Transport chooses Volvo FH 540 tractor unit

February 13, 2025
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County Cork-based Barry O’Connor Transport Ltd is reaping the rewards of a new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter XL 6×2 tractor unit, acquired due to the brand’s reputation for comfort, reliability and vehicle performance.

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Wrightbus launches two new electric trucks under Rightech brand

February 12, 2025
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Zero emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has taken the wraps off four new EV products as it laid out its plans to become a global transport leader, providing affordable options for operators to instantly decarbonise their fleets.

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HGV speed limits explained

February 11, 2025
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Speed limits on many Irish rural local roads were reduced from 80km/h to 60 km/h from Friday 7th February. Here Aidan Flynn, CEO of FTA Ireland explains the changes in the context of the haulage industry.

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