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FTAI comments on traffic management plan for Dublin Port
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, is calling for authorities to prioritise trialling the recently announced Traffic Management Plan for Dublin Port, to...
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Stena Line doubles frequency and capacity on Rosslare – Cherbourg route
Stena Line is set to add an additional freight-only vessel to its Rosslare to Cherbourg route from 4th January 2021. The Stena Foreteller will join the Stena Horizon which already operates on the...
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IRU warns that Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy will fail
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has warned that the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, will fail to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality targets as it is based on a...
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European Commission outlines No Deal contingency measures
The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK. Ursula Von der Leyen The aim of these...
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FTA Ireland calls for effective contingency planning
FTA Ireland is calling effective is calling for effective contingency planning at Ireland’s biggest port. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI) is urging both sides – the UK and the EU –...
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Logistics UK expresses frustration at Kent ban
The Department for Transport and Kent County Council is set to temporarily ban lorry drivers from taking all rest periods other than the 45 minutes break in seven Kent boroughs. Heidi Skinner, Policy...
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DFDS announces ferries for new Ireland – France freight route
The ferries Visby, Kerry and Optima Seaways are ready to welcome lorries and their drivers on the new Rosslare – Dunkerque freight route. From 2 January, the route will enable customers to keep their...
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Logistics UK welcomes Brexit deal
Business group Logistics UK has reacted with optimism to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reached between the UK and EU but has cautioned that there is still much to be done to protect the nation’s...
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Rosslare – Dunkerque ferry route launched
When Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort for Dunkerque on 2 January, it officially launched DFDS’ new Ireland-France freight ferry route. The route enables exporters and forwarders to keep their...
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Stena Line’s newest ship arrives in Belfast
Stena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new Stena Embla has arrived in Belfast. Stena Embla is the third E-Flexer ferry to be commissioned for Stena Line’s Irish Sea routes in the last 12...
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HMRC advises on hauliers on new regulations
HM Revenue & Customs are advisingHauliers heading to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland from ports in Great Britain, thay there are new processes they must follow. Before travelling to the...
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Coronavirus testing for hauliers to continue following decision by French...
Current testing arrangements for hauliers crossing the Channel – where they must have had a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of crossing – are set to continue following a decision by the...
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Check your paperwork says FTA Ireland
FTA Ireland has warned UK businesses to ensure any goods sent to the Republic of Ireland are accompanied by the correct declarations paperwork or face potential delays on arrival at Dublin and other...
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Meadow Foods deploys Descartes’ e-Customs
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, is supporting Meadow Foods, the leading supplier of dairy ingredients and inclusions to the food...
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SmartWitness appoints new MD EMEA
SmartWitness has appointed Fearghal MacGowan as Managing Director of EMEA. In his new role, he will be responsible for the development of the SmartWitness EMEA and to grow the SmartWitness channel...
View ArticleStena Line’s newest ship debuts on Rosslare-Cherbourg route
Stena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new Stena Embla will make its Irish Sea debut on the Rosslare-Cherbourg service, today, Thursday, January 14. Originally scheduled for service on...
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TfL reminds HGV operators to apply for free safety permits
Transport for London (TfL) is reminding heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators to apply for a free safety permit as soon as possible, with less than two months to go until the introduction of London’s...
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Stena Embla makes first Belfast-Liverpool crossing
Stena Line’s newest ship on the Irish Sea has made its inaugural crossing on the Belfast-Liverpool service. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye. Stena Embla will join her sister ship Stena Edda on the...
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Specialist van and truck fit-out company moves to Hinckley
A business that specialises in customising vans and trucks has relocated to a new 20,000 sq ft facility in Hinckley. Robert Spittle, Managing Director of Guest Motors Limited, Vehicle Lining Services...
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HGV drivers advised to get a COVID test before arriving in Kent
If you’re travelling via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel you should get a negative COVID test before arriving in Kent, the Department for Transport has advised. HGV drivers are being advised to get...
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