Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has published the 2025 Report of the inter-departmental Alternative Fuels for Transport Working Group. Transport decarbonisation requires improving alternative and zero emission technology to further reduce reliance on fossil fuels. This 2025 report sets out recommendations for further coordinated action on alternative fuels, which have...
Woodside Haulage has taken delivery of three new Mercedes Benz Actros 2648 6×2 BigSpace Pro Cabin tractor units, further strengthening its already impressive fleet of Mercedes Benz vehicles. This latest addition brings Woodside Haulage’s Mercedes Benz fleet to over 40 units, all fully supported by MUTEC’s comprehensive Maintenance and Repair...
The European Commission says that simpler administration for companies and SMEs will lead for better transport for all. Simplification is a key political priority for the European Commission. The aim is to reduce administrative burdens by at least 25% for all companies and 35% for SMEs, in addition to leveraging...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has described surging fuel prices as a national emergency and called for more government supports. The IRHA will lay out its case in a meeting with Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien on Friday morning, 3rd April to discuss the ongoing impact of escalating fuel...
With unprecedented UK and Ireland fuel prices continuing to rise and even breaking the 2022 records, Andrew Tavener at Descartes explains how escalating geopolitical tensions are accelerating fuel price volatility, what this means for fleet operators in the short term, and how logistics businesses can respond to protect margins. Andrew...
In an era of ongoing supply chain volatility, European shippers are steadily moving away from the unpredictability of the spot market toward the reliability of dedicated fleet models. The European transport landscape in 2026 is shaped by a combination of structural pressures: a persistent shortage of drivers, rising regulatory costs,...
Operation Brock, the traffic management scheme that forces lorries heading to the Dover and Folkestone ports to queue on the M20 during peak times, will be deployed overnight on Wednesday 1 April ahead of the Easter weekend. But, according to business group Logistics UK, the contraflow system epitomises the piecemeal...
Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo’s hydrogen solution is industry-leading with a planned commercial launch before 2030. Volvo is taking another step towards net-zero CO2 emissions transport by starting on road trials of heavy trucks with combustion engines powered by hydrogen. Volvo’s...
The Logistics Associate Apprenticeship programme is holding a free webinar on Logistics & Supply Chain Apprenticeships on Tuesday 21st April at 2pm. This insightful webinar, held during #LogisticsWeek will demonstrate how the apprenticeships can open doors to exciting, future-focused careers in Logistics & Supply Chain sectors. The webinar will cover:...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the adoption of the EU Talent Pool as a step towards addressing labour shortages, including in road transport, but stresses that it must be accompanied by concrete measures to deliver results. Across the EU, the road transport sector is facing a critical...