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FTA celebrates most successful ever Transport Manager conference series
Bookings for FTA’s Transport Manager 2019 autumn conferences, sponsored by Bridgestone Tyres, have already passed the 1,500 mark, making the current series the most successful in over 20 years of the...
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FTA keynote speaker announced
21st century logistics businesses face the challenge of delivering in an ever-changing world, with the new technologies, modes of transport, a shifting workforce and other forces re-shaping the...
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FTA questions impact of government’s immigration policy
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy. Unemployment is at its lowest on record, and...
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Maritime delivers the Poppy Appeal to UK roads
For the fifth consecutive year, Maritime Transport Ltd. (Maritime) has pledged its support to the Royal British Legion by fixing poppies to its entire fleet. The iconic flower will be displayed on the...
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Michelin introduces two new truck tyres
Michelin has expanded its popular X Multi range of regional truck tyres, with the introduction of two new multi-position sizes, intended primarily for fitment on the front steer axle. The 315/60 R22.5...
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BV Dairy chooses Carrier Transicold
Shaftesbury-based BV Dairy has taken delivery of two new Carrier Transicold Supra® 850 units and, in a first for the company, has specified each with the ECO-DRIVE power module. This enables the units...
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ProVision is now CameraMatics
Leading Irish-based vehicle and fleet safety solutions provider ProVision has rebranded as CameraMatics, adopting the name of their flagship softwards solution. CEO & Founder Mervyn O’Callaghan,...
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RHA urges political parties to put road freight at heart of transport policy
The Road Haulage Association has called on political parties to put road freight at the heart of transport policy making ahead of the general election. The Association in its election manifesto...
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FTA Ireland drives change through TruckSafe
FTA Ireland is supporting the Environment and driving change through its Truck Safe and VanSafe programmes. From its establishment,members have demanded that FTA Ireland develop and implement an...
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Stena Line takes delivery of Irish Sea-bound ferry
Leading ferry company Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry Stena Estrid following a handover ceremony at the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China. Stena Estrid is...
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Mercedes-Benz Actros is 2020 International Truck of the Year
The new Mercedes-Benz Actros been voted International Truck of the Year 2020 by a jury of 24 commercial vehicle editors and senior journalists, representing 24 major trucking magazines throughout...
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Holland & Barrett chooses Paragon’s routing and scheduling software
Holland & Barrett has adopted Paragon’s routing and scheduling software as part of its ongoing transformation, strengthening operations to better deliver what customers expect in a rapidly evolving...
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IRHA expresses solidarity with Verona Murphy
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has requested Fine Gael election candidate Verona Murphy not to make any comment on allegations contained in a report in the Irish Independent concerning a...
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Virginia International Logistics chooses Ekeri
Virginia International Logistics, based in Maghera, Virginia, Co. Cavan, Ireland have recently added a new Ekeri trailer to their fleet and, says the company, it is already making a big difference to...
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CameraMatics launches new sales hub in London
CameraMatics, the leading global provider of cutting-edge Fleet and Vehicle safety solutions, is excited to announce the opening of a new London sales and support office, part of its continued...
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FTA extends Safe Loading Pass Scheme
The Freight Transport Association in the UK has extended the Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) to cover Liquefied Petroleum Gases (LPG) from 1 January 2020. From this date, any vehicle wishing to load...
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Stena Estrid departs China for Irish Sea
Stena Line’s newest ferry Stena Estrid has departed the AVIC Weihai Shipyard in north-western China, bound for its new home on the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland. Stena Estrid is the first of...
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FTA helps to demystify brake test reports
Commercial vehicle operators are struggling to decipher their brake test reports, according to FTA, the voice of the logistics sector. To help operators understand the complex documents, the FTA has...
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Father Christmas needs 59,000 more elves and counting
The logistics industry will deliver Christmas on time this year despite facing severe staff shortages, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. But with a growing shortfall of 59,000 HGV...
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Goodyear launches Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range
Goodyear is launching the Omnitrac Heavy Duty truck tyre range for mixed service trucks operating under severe conditions; offering improved durability, efficiency, mileage and traction in all weather...
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