The EU road transport community made significant gains in 2025. In close cooperation with its members, operators and policymakers, The International Road Transport Union (IRU) helped drive progress on several major EU files, grounded in on-the-ground realities. From key regulatory reforms to strong institutional engagement and high-level sector dialogues, 2025...
Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has signed regulations giving effect to transport elements of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, including the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) rates for 2026. Regulations come into effect on 1 January 2026 and set rates as: Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) rate: 32% Advanced biofuel...
Logistics specialist company, PRL Group, has today announced a sponsorship agreement with Cork Everton AFC. As part of the agreement, PRL will become the main sponsor for Everton AFC’s schoolboys football teams. Also included in the partnership is the installation of priority pitchside PRL advertising signage for home match days...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has accused government of a “damaging U-turn” claiming it had abandoned plans for substantive reform of the Road Safety Authority (RSA), despite committing to the changes following a high-level report last year. IRHA president Ger Hyland said the decision would result in more road...
France has opened its first 560 kW public charging point for electric trucks on the Mont-Blanc route, a major cross-border link between France and Italy. The site, developed by Kempower and operated by Sowatt Solutions, is located on the important international freight corridor rather than a depot or pilot environment....
The shortlist for the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 has just been revealed! Across multiple categories, this year’s finalists represent the resilience, innovation, and consistent performance of Ireland’s transport and logistics sector. Explore the full list of finalists now and see who’s in the running: https://lnkd.in/eKVk87vv
...The European Commission Automotive package which was unveiled this week with result in simpler Euro 7 rules and long-awaited relief for electric vans, according leading trucking website trans.info trans.info is reporting that several elements of the Automotive Package have direct implications for road transport operators, particularly in relation to electric...
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) which represents the 16 major Europe-based car, van, truck and bus makers: BMW Group, DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ferrari, Ford of Europe, Honda Motor Europe, Hyundai Motor Europe, Iveco Group, JLR, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Renault Group, Stellantis, Toyota Motor Europe, Volkswagen Group, and Volvo Group...