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Diesel-free refrigeration is here to stay
The Hultsteins and Cold Connect Team showed a range of environmentally sustainable diesel-free systems at this year’s CV Show which, say the manufacturing partnership, set a new standard in low-cost,...
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Stena Line voted Best Ferry Company by Irish media
TRAVEL writers, bloggers and influencers from all over Ireland have voted Stena Line Best Ferry Company for the seventh year in succession. Stena Line’s Diane Poole (second from left) and Jill...
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2 Start Training chooses Cartwright trailers
Leading driver training organisation 2 Start Training is adding four new 11-metre box van trailers to its expanding vehicle fleet. The trailers are required to ensure that 2 Start Training’s students...
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LSS returns to Ekeri
Logistical Support Services has added a high-cube EXIII EKERI trailer to its fleet. This not only marks 10 years since taking delivery of its first EXIII EKERI trailer, but also will be the first of...
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Hireco on the move
Hireco, the leading trailer hire company, has opened new premises on the Long Mile Road in Dublin and at Naas Industrial Estates, in Naas, Co. Kildare. From aspiring trailer rental and leasing operator...
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Stena Line temporarily relocates Belfast-Heysham Service
In preparation for the arrival of Stena Line’s new generation E-Flexer ships to its Belfast-Liverpool service in 2020/21, the company needs to make a number of important port infrastructure upgrade...
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Van operators flocking to electric says FTA
The majority (71.4 per cent) of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleets this year, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, launched in association with Santander Corporate and...
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Hedges Distribution opts for Krone
Hedges Distribution, part of the Grimsby-based Fardel Shipping freight-forwarder and logistics organisation, have specified two Krone Cool Liners not least, say the company, because a more robust...
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M6toll introduces new toll prices and an additional off-peak rate
Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operator of the M6toll, has today (Wednesday 12th June) announced new toll prices including an additional off-peak rate, which will come into effect from 00:00hrs on...
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Road safety gets smart
New Smart Tachographs, will aid compliance with the drivers’ hours rules but any claims of financial benefits to businesses are misguided, according to FTA. The business organisation, which represents...
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New smart digital tachograph regulations now in place
Since June 15, new trucks and buses registered in the EU for the first time must have a smart digital tachograph installed. The tachograph is the tool installed in trucks and buses which records the...
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FTAI asks why is freight transport missing from Climate Action Plan?
The government’s Climate Action Plan, launched this week, fails to recognise the vital role the freight transport industry must play in tackling climate change, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). Aidan...
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FTA welcomes Leeds and Birmingham CAZ delay
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reacted to yesterday’s statement by Leeds and Birmingham Councils, that they are delaying the start of their Clean Air Zones, by saying it was the only step...
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Stena Line’s able seamen volunteer for Mercy Ships
After a successful volunteer program in 2018, two more employees are preparing for a three-month adventure, joining the Mercy Ships hospital ship ‘Africa Mercy’. In addition to fundraising and raising...
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Gray & Adams to reveal M&S double decker at the 2019 TCS&D Show
Gray & Adams will showcase its quality with a Marks & Spencer double deck trailer at this year’s exciting Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution Show in Peterborough. Gray & Adams...
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IRHA calls for improved fuel rebate scheme
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling on the government to improve the current fuel rebate scheme and and incentivise the upgrade to Euro VI Diesel.The Climate Action Plan 2019 as...
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Paragon survey points towards growing reporting burden
Transport planning teams are under pressure to share more information than ever before as businesses look to increase visibility of their distribution operations, improve customer communications and...
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FTA chosen to advise on Northern Ireland Brexit preparations
The Department for Exiting the European Union has announced that Seamus Leheny, Policy Manager for Northern Ireland at FTA, has been selected to become a member of the Business and Trade Union...
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Brexit contingency plans not up to scratch
RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett has responded to the ministerial statement on EU exit preparedness which focuses on the movement of ‘category 1’ goods such as medicines. He said that ‘no-deal’...
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Kelly International chooses Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders
Kent-based haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability. The...
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