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European truck manufacturers are stepping up pressure on EU negotiators to ensure new weight and axle-loading rules do not leave battery-electric and hydrogen trucks carrying less freight than comparable diesel vehicles. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) renewed its call on 29 October for an “ambitious” agreement on the revision...
The European truck industry is intensifying pressure on EU negotiators to ensure battery-electric and hydrogen trucks can carry commercially competitive payloads. At the centre of the debate is the proposed revision of the EU Weights and Dimensions Directive—the legislation governing the maximum weight, axle load and dimensions of heavy commercial...
European truck manufacturers are seeking a two-year delay to Euro 7 emissions rules for heavy-duty vehicles, raising questions over the timetable Irish hauliers should use when planning fleet replacements. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has also requested a separate five-year postponement of heavy-duty brake-emission requirements. In a statement published...
European truck registrations are recovering, but fuel bills, financing commitments and the cost of cleaner vehicles continue to put pressure on haulage businesses. New figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), published on 28 October, show that EU truck registrations increased by 7.5% to 245,079 units during the first...
The Irsh Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has called on government to intervene over proposed tolls hikes due to come into effect on January 1. IRHA President, Ger Hyland, has strongly criticised the announcement by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) of increased toll charges for motorists and hauliers from January, describing the...
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...
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