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Woodside chooses Mercedes-Benz

Woodside Haulage has taken delivery of the first of two stunning new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2548 LS Big Space Pro Cabin 6×2 tractor units, supplied by MUTEC Mercedes-Benz. These impressive additions join Woodside’s extensive fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks — all proudly supplied and maintained by MUTEC, Ireland’s largest Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle...

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Europe’s new digital border system up and running

29 European countries including Ireland, have started introducing Europe’s new digital border system – the Entry/Exit System (EES) at their external borders. Since 12th October, European countries have started electronically registering the data of non-EU nationals crossing their external borders for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). They...

ESB Networks

Volvo’s electric trucks reach 250 million kilometers

Volvo’s electric trucks have now driven more than 250 million kilometers since the company launched its first electric models in 2019. Trucks represent 5% of global CO2 equivalents emissions1 and battery-electric trucks are important tools to reduce the climate footprint of goods transports. Covering the same distance with diesel-powered trucks...

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IRHA blames government policy for Fastway closure

The Irish Road Haulage Industry (IRHA) has said that the closure of Fastway Couriers this morning, with the loss of hundreds of jobs, is a direct result of a Government policy that has focused on heaping taxes upon taxes on a haulage and transport industry that is close to collapse....

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Pallet-Track and Women in Logistics event addresses logistics challenges in Northern Irelan

Pallet-Track and its Northern Ireland partner. TST Group, have teamed up with Women in Logistics UK to host a leading industry event on the unique challenges facing the logistics sector in Ireland. The pallet network and TST Group, which has depots in Ballymena and Birmingham, held the event to discuss...

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New EU laws to enforce cross-border driving disqualifications

MEPs have voted to introduce tougher road safety rules as the EU Parliament moves to ensure that drivers who are disqualified from driving in one EU country will be banned from driving across all EU Member States. The European Commission proposals were passed in the European Parliament on Tuesday of...

Young truck drivers get EU green light

The European Parliament has give final approval to new regulations that will modernise the EU’s licensing regime and will allow 18-year-olds to drive trucks and 21-year-olds to drive buses, if they hold a full driving licence and Certificate of Professional Competence. The new regulations agreed between EU institutions earlier this...

Introducing the Nevo EV Show Business Day

The complete electric mobility showcase for fleets, logistics, businesses and the public sector is on the horizon.

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Patrick Bergin & Sons chooses SDC Trailers

Kilkenny-based logistics specialists, Patrick Bergin & Sons Ltd has taken delivery of three brand new SDC Freespan Curtainsider Trailers Designed for maximum efficiency, the EN12642-XL certified trailers feature a full clear side aperture, allowing for fast, safe, and versatile loading – ideal for a wide range of freight applications. The...

Freeburn Transport chooses Kraker

Co. Tyrone based Freeburn Transport has taken delivery three Kraker Trailers Moving Floor Trailers supplied by Setanta Vehicle Sales in Dublin. The trailers form part of an impressive order of 10 for Freeburn Transport, with the remaining trailers set for delivery in Q1 2026. The trailers are built to a...