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HyHAUL showcase advances hydrogen-powered heavy haulage in UK

HyHAUL, a government-backed project aiming to decarbonise the UK’s heavy haulage sector, has brought together some of the UK’s largest operators to gain firsthand experience of hydrogen HGVs. Held at UTAC Millbrook, the event featured live demonstrations, including rides in a FAUN Zoeller hydrogen HGV and a Toyota Hilux on...

Sweden to implement CO₂ emissions based tolls

Sweden is set to implement a new road toll system in March with charges based on CO₂ emissions in addition to existing Euro emission classifications. The changes follow the ratification of an updated Eurovignette agreement, now approved by all participating countries. The revised system will apply to heavy goods vehicles...

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€713 million for regional and local roads

The Government has announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025, which represents an overall increase of over 8 per cent in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network. Announcing the funding Minister for...

Stena Line launches new ferry

Stena Line has reached a further milestone in its NewMax fleet investment programme with a ceremony to mark Stena Connecta launching into the water at the China Merchants Jinling Shipyard, Weihai, China. Stena Connecta is one of two new ships due to serve the Belfast – Heysham route, a key...

Latest EU road freight volumes and forecast to 2030

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its new Intelligence Briefing, which analyses the most recent EU road freight figures and provides a forecast up to 2030. As we look ahead to 2030, gaining insight into the evolving landscape of freight demand is crucial for businesses, policymakers and industry...

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Caulfield Transport Ltd chooses SDC Trailers

Caulfield Transport ltd has taken delivery of the first 10 stunning new SDC EN-XL Curtainsider trailers, which have been built for performance, durability, and style! Key Features include: ✅ 4.3m height with EN 12674-XL rating ✅ CargoMaster load security system ✅Roll stability braking ✅Automatic slack adjusters ✅ Low maintenance hubs...

Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025

The Department of Transport has announced that Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 will run from Monday 31st March until Saturday 5th April. This nationwide initiative will showcase the exciting opportunities within the sector and will spotlight career paths, green and digital innovation and Ireland’s leadership in building sustainable,...

RHA welcomes progress on 200 new lorry parking spaces in Kent

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has welcomed news that the Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for much-needed lorry parking in the county. The RHA backed an appeal against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s move to halt a development on the M26...

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Volvo Trucks leads the heavy truck market in Europe

For the first time ever, Volvo Trucks is the market leader in Europe for heavy trucks. In 2024, the company had an overall market share in Europe of 17.9% and 56,331 Volvo trucks were registered in the region.Volvo Trucks was the market leader in heavy trucks, 16 tonnes and above,...

Euro NCAP’s Safer Trucks testing programme gets new Associate Member

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is partnering with QBE, making the insurer the the first Associate Member to join its new Safer Trucks testing programme. Euro NCAP, the independent body behind vehicle safety launched its Safer Trucks testing programme in November last year to create a safety...

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