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Irish hauliers collecting or delivering goods in Italy should check access to loading points and confirm delivery arrangements as protests over diesel costs continue to disrupt freight movements and food distribution. Reports from Italy on Wednesday, 21 October, indicate an uneven picture, with some blockades being removed while protests and...
Irish dangerous-goods hauliers should begin reviewing their operations ahead of ADR 2027, with the next edition of the international road transport rules scheduled to take effect on 1 January 2027. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has directed operators to UNECE’s consolidated draft amendments, document ECE/TRANS/WP.15/274. For transport managers, the...
HGV drivers and haulage operators should review routes and delivery schedules ahead of Storm Austen, with heavy rain, strong crosswinds and flooding threatening difficult driving conditions on Thursday night and Friday morning. The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging road users to exercise caution as the storm moves across Ireland....
Irish hauliers refused support under the Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) need clarity on when they can appeal, what evidence they must provide and how quickly a successful challenge will lead to payment. The Department of Transport has confirmed that a separate appeals process will cover operators refused support for...
Businesses moving goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland can access a new version of the free Trader Support Service (TSS), with existing users due to transfer automatically by 20 October 2026. HM Revenue & Customs has published guidance explaining how businesses can register for the replacement service, which supports...
Irish hauliers face a difficult winter as sustained diesel costs and delayed customer payments put pressure on the cash needed to keep trucks moving. Recent Government support offers some relief, but the underlying challenge remains: operators must fund fuel, wages and vehicle costs while waiting to be paid for work...
HGV drivers, van drivers, couriers and transport operators across Ireland and the UK are being invited to help shape the development of a new transport and logistics application. Ireland-based SPM Consulting is seeking feedback from people working across the road transport and logistics sectors to identify the everyday challenges they...
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