IRU welcomes CountEmissions EU report
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the endorsement of the CountEmissions EU report by the European Parliament’s plenary. The adopted text adds clarity on the steps that road transport companies are expected to take in order to report their greenhouse gas emissions.
RSA welcomes immediate deployment of Garda roads policing
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has welcomed the news that An Garda Síochána has instructed all uniformed Gardaí to do a mandatory 30 minutes of road safety policing per shift.
New CEO at DB Schenker in UK & Ireland
DB Schenker has appointed Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement.
Mercedes-Benz selects Thermo King for eActros Roadshow
Mercedes-Benz has selected Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions, to provide advanced refrigeration technology for its 100 per cent electric eActros truck, which is currently being showcased in a national roadshow across Ireland.
IKEA Ireland opens new distribution centre in Dublin
IKEA Ireland has opened a state-of-the-art distribution centre in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion within Ireland. This new facility, employing over 200 people, follows investments in six plan and order points, upgrades to the Ballymun store, and an innovative collaboration with Tesco Ireland on affordable collection service, all to […]
ASDA begins introducing 167 Tiger Trailers moving decks
ASDA, a leading UK supermarket, is midway through welcoming to its fleet an initial order of 167 new vehicles manufactured by Tiger Trailers, comprised 147 tri-axle box van moving deck double decks for UK operation, and 20 for the retailer’s Northern Ireland ferry-use operations.
EU road deaths like losing a town the size of Sligo
The EU Road Safety Conference will hear today how progress on a drive to halve road deaths across member states by 2030 has stagnated. Government representatives from the US, Europe and Ireland, transport experts and road crash survivors will all be sharing their insights at the event, which is taking place alongside Transport Research Arena […]
New Stena Line freight ship on Dublin – Liverpool route
Swedish ferry company, Stena Line has introduced a larger RoRo ship, Bore Song, on the Dublin – Liverpool (Birkenhead) route. The freight only vessel will increase capacity on the route by 30%.
Walsh Waste chooses Mercedes-Benz
Walsh Waste & Recycling has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Actros 2551.
Motis One Box expanding into Czech Republic and Slovenia
Motis One Box is adding the Czech Republic and Slovenia to its list of motowary tolls offering.
Navigating the intricate network of trade compliance obligations
In today’s globalised economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance profitability and gain a competitive edge. One powerful tool at their disposal is Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), which have become increasingly important in fostering international trade relationships.
European Parliament backs EU’s new heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ targets
Despite a last-minute push for technology neutrality, the European Parliament’s plenary vote on CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles fails to recognise other solutions that can play a role in decarbonising the commercial road transport sector, according to the International Road Transport Union.
TIP Insight equips 10,000 trailers in UK and Ireland
TIP has now fitted 10,000 TIP Insight telematics units to trailers on UK and Ireland roads to reduce transport costs, boost compliance and beat criminals.
Waste disposal firm fined €60,000 following fatal incident
Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Ltd T/A Thorntons Recycling has been fined €60,000 following a fatal work-related incident at Dún An Óir Estate, Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 on 19th March 2020.
Longwood Transport returns to Schmitz Cargobull
County Meath-based Longwood Transport has taken delivery of a new S.CS COIL curtainsider from Schmitz Cargobull, having been ‘hugely impressed’ with the quality and longevity of the manufacturer’s products it already has running in its fleet.