Hauliers should not become complacent about Import Control System 2 (ICS2) Phase 3, despite many EU members delaying the introduction of the cargo information system, according to Colin Robb, Head of Operations & Sales at Derry Bros. Robb warns that the latest postponements have resulted in a fragmented implementation for...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has demanded urgent Government action to tackle spiralling insurance costs, warning that soaring premiums are forcing small businesses across rural Ireland to shut down. IRHA President Ger Hyland said hauliers feel “helpless” as motor, employer liability and public liability insurance costs continue to rise....
Cork-based Jordan Haulage has taken delivery of two new Volvo FH 540 Globetrotter 6×2 tag axle tractor units – its first trucks from the Swedish manufacturer. The young, growing firm will use its latest additions for a wide range of general haulage duties across the whole of Ireland. Owner, Jordan...
The EU and Moldova has extended the validity of their current road transport agreement until 31 March 2027. The agreement aims at helping Moldova access world markets by facilitating transit through EU countries and further developing its links with the EU market. This agreement with Moldova, first signed on 29...
22 years after Austria and Italy committed to building the Brenner Base Tunnel and 18 years after the EU committed to co-financing its construction, we have a breakthrough. EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas was joined by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Chancellor Christian Stocker and Ministers for Transport Matteo Salvini and...
The European Union is taking a significant step towards reducing transport emissions from road freight. Commissioner for Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas has presented the Clean Transport Corridor Initiative, which seeks to accelerate the deployment of heavy-duty vehicles recharging infrastructure across key freight corridors. The initiative will start with the...
A coalition of road transport stakeholders are calling on the European Commission to speed up the the development of safe and secure truck parking areas across the EU. The International Road Transport Union (IRU) the European Transport Workers’ Federation and the European Secure Parking Organisation have sent a joint letter...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has proposed solutions, which it says will strengthen Europe’s road transport workforce. The IRU unveiled the propsals in Brussels this week at the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on Fair Labour Mobility, which highlighted practical, future-oriented proposals to simplify the application of EU labour rules...
Stena Line has welcomed the first of its new hybrid freight ferries to Belfast Harbour. The multimillion-pound purpose-built Stena Futura will go into service on the freight-only Belfast to Heysham route on 22 September. The 147-metre Stena Futura will operate 12 sailings per week providing much needed additional freight capacity...