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European road freight rates fall

The Upply x Ti x IRU European road freight rates index for Europe shows that both spot and contract rates are falling q-o-q, dropping by 7.5 and 2.8 points, respectively.

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New emissions trading system for road transport adopted

The Council of the EU has adopted a new emissions trading system for road transport (ETS II), which will apply to road transport fuel suppliers starting 2027, unless oil and gas prices are exceptionally high.

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VisionTrack supports Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship

VisionTrack has become the official video telematics partner for the Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC), which begins at the Misano World Circuit track in Italy later this month. VisionTrack will provide an advanced multi-camera solution to all competing teams that will support race officials throughout the eight-date calendar...

Windsor Framework – hauliers seeking clarity on customs processes

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is calling on the British Government to meet with hauliers to set out how Windsor Framework customs and SPS processes would work. The call comes amid industry concern about the lack of clarity on what the process would be for moving goods from Great Britain...

Krone presents ultimate in container carrier flexibility at MultiModal 2023

Krone is showing its ‘all-rounder’ Box Liner container carrier at this year’s MultiModal Show which, says the company, guarantees greater versatility and easier handling for operators in the UK and Ireland.

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McCarthy Commercials goes from strength to strength

Volvo dealers, McCarthy Commercials continues to go from strength to strength as the company in Munster and south Leinster on the back of offering high levels of customer service.

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Register now for Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship

Calling all employers – Have you registered as an employer yet for the Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship ?

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CV Tools & Equipment Catalogue

HGVIreland.com is in the process of compiling a Commercial Vehicle Tools & Equipment Catalogue, which will be published in the coming weeks. This catalogue will be brimful of all the latest tools and equipment – from mobile column lifts, to wheel alignment equipment, truck tyre changes and much more. To...

Container logistics specialist chooses Krone

A container logistics specialist is expanding its trailer fleet after winning new business.

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EU proposes Eurovignette incentive

A European Commission proposal to add trailers and semi-trailers to the Eurovignette Directive can only be seen as an industry incentive if Member States are obliged to apply it from the same date as the motor vehicle CO₂ rate variation, according to the International Road Transport Union (IRU).

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Irish driving qualification training offered to Ukrainian drivers

New regulations have been announced which allow holders of Ukrainian bus and truck driving licences to work professionally in Ireland.

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Longer lorries roll out on UK roads

Longer lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support supply chains.

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Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea

Two all-new hybrid propulsion vessels designed to run on methanol and adding 80% capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route will respond to increasing customer demand for capacity and sustainability performance. Construction of the NewMax vessels will begin shortly with launch on the Irish Sea in 2025.

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Win a Scania Truck Jacket

It’s competition time at HGVIreland.com, and there’s a Scania truck jacket up for grabs.

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Professional Cyclist Imogen Cotter Launches new safety campaign

Professional Cyclist, Imogen Cotter, who was seriously injured in a head on collision in January 2022, is calling on motorists to slow down and share the roads safely with people cycling as part of a new safety campaign being led by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Škoda Ireland.

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