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Extended Brexit transition period necessary for trade says FTAI
FTA Ireland would welcome an extended Brexit transition period and proposes it lasts at least one year, to allow the logistics sector to become more comprehensively prepared for the future trading...
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Skillweb relaunches item tracking solution
Skillweb has rebranded its item tracking solution, previously known under the SmartTask POD and Houndit brands, as part of its strategy to drive growth within the postal, parcel and distribution...
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Road rage cyclist caught on SmartWitness
This is the shocking moment a brazen cyclist uses his bike to attack a £56,000 Mercedes limousine after a road rage bust-up in Central London. SmartWitness dashcam footage shows the bearded cyclist...
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Road improvements must start now says RHA
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the news that Mr Hammond has announced that Government will halve the amount smaller firms have to pay to hire an apprentice from 10 to 5 per cent. Also...
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Stena Line customers are encouraged to Round Up for Charity
Stena Line has launched another fleet-wide donation campaign to support Mercy Ships – a charity organisation sailing around the world bringing free, life-saving medical care to where it’s needed the...
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AH Plant Hire chooses Andover Trailers
Chester-based AH Plant Hire has taken delivery of a new bespoke-built Andover Trailers plant body, an upgrade for the company’s original Andover build, which entered service 14 years ago and is still...
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Volumetric Concrete operator all set with TruTac for new HGV rules
Burman Plant, the volumetric concrete and plant hire specialists, have ‘embraced with ease’ the recently introduced DfT regulations which now require certain categories of vehicles to fall under HGV...
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FTA welcomes Northern Ireland Brexit clarity
The news that Northern Ireland’s (NI) commercial vehicle operators will have unrestricted access to the Republic of Ireland (ROI) in the event of a no-deal Brexit is a promising step forward, according...
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Christmas light transported in Schmitz Cargobull trailers
This year’s Regent Street Christmas lights were transported in Schmitz Cargobull trailers after a new order from Southern Van Lines, a company also responsible for festive displays in the City of...
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Labcraft brightens up night-time manoeuvres
Lenham Storage, the ambient grocery and beverage Warehousing and Distribution specialists, reports a reduction in minor accidents since fitting high-intensity manoeuvring lights to vehicles in their UK...
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MOT reminders now extended to buses and lorries
The ‘Get MOT reminders’ service has now been extended to commercial vehicles such as buses, lorries and their trailers. If you own a specialist vehicle, lorry or bus you can now sign up to get free...
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John Lewis & Partners target efficiencies with Paragon
John Lewis & Partners has implemented Paragon’s Live Management software to increase the efficiency of its nationwide operation. The retailer will now be able to share real-time delivery...
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McBurney Transport Group introduces Freeway Asset Management Software
The McBurney Transport Group has recently introduced a new asset management software to support the management of its fleet of 1,400 vehicles and trailers. Using the system, developed and supplied by...
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New quality seal for products of guaranteed quality
DT Spare Parts stands for guaranteed quality automotive parts and accessories. All parts are subject to the Diesel Technic Quality System (DTQS) and are now documented with a new quality seal, which...
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DAF wins IT award for truck configurator
DAF Trucks has won a high-profile IT award for its 3D DAF Truck Configurator. The web tool won the 2018 Computable Award, hosted by one of Europe’s biggest IT magazines. The configurator allows DAF...
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RHA acknowledges progress on Brexit agreement
The RHA has acknowledged the progress announced on a draft Brexit agreement between the UK and EU. The Association says it’s an important step given there is currently no workable solution for EU-UK...
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Stena’s Sarah goes extra mile to visit Mercy Ship in Africa
A kind-hearted Stena Line cabin assistant has vowed to raise funds for Mercy Ships for the rest of her life, after experiencing first-hand the life-saving work carried out on board the hospital ship...
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FTAI wants Compressed Natural Gas refuelling sites prioritised
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading body representing the country’s logistics industry, is calling on the Minister of Communications, Climate Action & Environment to prioritise the opening of the...
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The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the draft agreement on Brexit reached between the EU and the UK and recognises the significant contribution made by the Irish Government in shaping the...
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Don’t let M26 motorway plans divert Christmas says RHA
Kent’s M26 motorway – one of the UK’s busiest routes for hauliers heading towards, and returning from mainland Europe – will be closed from 10pm until 5.30 am the following morning, Monday to Thursday...
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