The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has expressed its deep sadness and concern following a series of tragic road traffic collisions across the island of Ireland over the weekend which resulted in the deaths of four people in the Republic of Ireland. These latest tragedies come against the backdrop of a...
Dublin headquartered Toga Group, which comprises multiple logistics businesses in the UK and Ireland, including Toga Freight Services Ltd and Toga Customs Services Ltd in Ireland and Toga Freight UK and Irish Sea Logistics Ltd in the UK, has formally opened its first wholly owned offices in Southeast Asia. Toga...
While improvements have been made in reducing road fatalities across the EU, reports reveals that the current pace is insufficient. In 2024, 19,940 people were killed on Europe’s roads. This represents a 12% decrease since 2019, but falls significantly short of the annual 4.6% reduction needed to meet our 2030...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) had called for of island nations at the ATTO International Conference in Malta. On 18th February, the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) participated in the ATTO International Conference, “Europe’s Island Link: Advocating Malta’s Role in the EU’s Transport Strategy,” held in Malta on 18...
Hauliers are being asked to take part in a HGV Decarbonisation Survey, organised by an Irish student who is conducting postgraduate research with the University of Hull on HGV decarbonisation pathway feasibility in the Republic of Ireland. Patrick Monaghan is the Transport and Logistics Manager with McGrath’s Limestone (Cong) Ltd....
The Primeline Group is reflecting on its solar achievements over the past year, which has resulted in a significant reduction in its carbon footprint. At Primeline Group’s Ashbourne campus, the Group operates on renewable electricity from the grid. That means purchased electricity has a very low carbon footprint. But in...
FTA Ireland has held its first Council meeting of the year, which reinforced the importance of continued focus on compliance, governance, and practical best practice across the sector. Key speakers at the meeting were Colette Callanan, Road Transport Operator Licensing Division and Clare Lehane, Assistant Commissioner, Data Protection Commission Ireland....
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has criticised the Road Safety Authority (RSA) claiming the CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) as currently structured and administered by the RSA, is failing to deliver meaningful improvements in road safety. Speaking at the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Communications Hearing on Road...
The Department of Transport will provide over €1.5 billion in exchequer funding for national, regional and local roads in 2026. This represents a 13% increase in road funding over 2025. The almost €800 million allocation for national roads includes: €659 million in exchequer capital funding through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)...
Volvo’s gas-powered trucks are growing in volume as more markets are embracing alternative fuels that enable significant reduction of CO2 emissions. 2025 was Volvo’s best sales year ever for trucks powered by gas thanks to leading products and the favourable supply and cost of fuel. Volvo Trucks has now delivered...