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FTA Ireland Transport Compliance guide now available

FTA Ireland’s Transport Compliance guide is now available to order.

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IRU rejects mandatory purchasing targets

The International Road Transport Union (IRU), the world road transport organisation, has called on EU Member States to firmly reject the European Parliament’s proposal to impose mandatory purchasing targets for zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles on transport operators.

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Driving for work in winter

The Health & Safety Authority (HSA) is urging employers to review their driving for work risk management policy as the cold snap continues.

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Cranleigh Freight Services expands fleet with Krone trailers

One of South-East England’s leading logistics providers has invested in more Krone trailers as business continues to boom.

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McCulla chooses Hultsteins

McCulla Ireland has taken the next step in its low carbon journey with Hultsteins’ zero emissions Ecogen system.

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Euro 7: Deal on new EU rules to reduce road transport emissions

The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses, trucks and trailers.

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Europe agrees on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network

The European Parliament and Council negotiators have agreed on updated guidelines for the trans-European transport network (TEN-T) to boost the implementation of major projects by 2030.

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How retailers can navigate the returns dilemma in 2024

Dealing with returns has always been part of the retail landscape, and a painful frustration. In fact, up until the last few years, this service has traditionally been enjoyed free of charge for the majority of online shoppers.

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Construction begins on Stena Line’s hybrid ferries for Belfast – Heysham route

Swedish ferry company, Stena Line marked a milestone on its journey towards sustainable shipping with the Steel Cutting ceremony for the first of its ‘NewMax’ hybrid ferries as construction begins in Weihai, China.

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National Cycling Network will see 3,500km of safe bike corridors

Minister of Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. has welcomed the publication of the new National Cycle Network (NCN) plan which sets out how the country will criss-crossed with 3,500 km of safe, high quality and inviting cycle routes, linking over 200 cities, towns and villages and up to 2.8 million people...

SME fleets looking to technology to ensure drivers and vehicles are safe and legally compliant

Small-and medium-sized commercial fleets are seeking to streamline driver and vehicle compliance by replacing inefficient spreadsheets and paper-based methods with digital tools according to Pocket Box. The software specialist has experienced strong levels of growth since the launch of Pocket Box Fleet, with over 5,000 managed vehicles already added to...

Y3K launches SMART-I® tracking and video telematics range

Y3K is revolutionising the commercial motor trade with the launch of its affordable SMART-I® tracking and video telematics range.

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New UK import requirements coming soon

The UK is introducing new customs and SPS requirements on all goods being imported into Britain starting 31 January 2024, as part of its new Border Target Operating Model .

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Dublin chosen as destination for €7m European Transport Summit

Dublin has been selected as the location for the biennial TRA (Transport Research Arena) conference next April. The event takes place every two years, and is the largest European event to address all aspects of transport and mobility. Attracting approximately 4,000 delegates, it is estimated that TRA2024 will be worth...

43 work-related fatalities in 2023

Data from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) shows that 43 people lost their lives in work-related incidents in 2023.

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