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Irish hauliers using the busy Dublin–Holyhead freight corridor face changes to UK customs arrangements from early 2027, following confirmation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that border checks are expected to move from the existing inland facility to infrastructure within Holyhead Port. The planned changes form part of a wider...
The Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) appeals deadline has been extended to 12 noon on Friday, 6 November 2026, giving affected hauliers additional time to submit their case. The updated notice extends the previously announced 4 November deadline. Operators whose applications were refused, or who did not receive support for...
Brendan Ryan, Director at Martin Ryan Haulage, has called for Government intervention ahead of January’s toll increases, warning that Irish hauliers cannot continue absorbing additional charges on essential freight journeys. Ryan is urging the Minister for Transport to bring Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), toll concessionaires and haulage representatives together before...
Geotab, a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, today published new findings from its European Urban Freight Efficiency Index on road safety, showing that the number of harsh driving events per trip varies more than fivefold across seven European capitals. The analysis uses GPS-derived harsh acceleration,...
rish hauliers seeking to challenge a Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) decision have until 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 November 2026, to submit their appeal. The appeals process is open to operators whose applications were refused or who did not receive support for one or more vehicles included in their...
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...
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