Irish Road Haulage Association President, Ger Hyland, has confirmed that a protest planned for tomorrow, Tuesday March 10th, in Dublin has been suspended pending the outcome of talks with Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien. Minister O’Brien rang MR. Hyland from Rio De Janeiro in Brazil this evening and his Department has...
French customs have confirmed that all vehicles travelling to France from the UK will require a valid Envelope Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) before reaching the border from 15th April. Without a valid ELO, vehicles may face delays or diversion to inland border facilities. The ELO replacesthe current document grouping system. Each...
The current geopolitical situation in the Middle East is already having an impact on global fuel markets, with sharp increases already seen in domestic heating oil prices. And with the price of petrol and diesel experiencing notable increases in the past few days, FTA Ireland, which represents those responsible for...
Truck and Bus operators are set to benefit from expanded Government support to help cut costs and accelerate the move to zero-emission transport. Changes to the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (ZEHDV) grant scheme will make it easier and more flexible for companies to invest in electric trucks and buses,...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned diesel prices are likely to reach and surpass €2 per litre, and is urging the Government to introduce temporary supports for operators. The group said escalating tensions in the Middle East will almost certainly push pump prices beyond the €2 mark, increasing...
RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services has adopted a fleet telematics solution from Ctrack to better support and protect its team of engineers, while targeting operating efficiencies and service improvements. The fleet technology solution has been rolled out across 80 vans that operate nationwide, so the company can gain real-time and...
Food retailers are turning to managed customs solutions backed by smart automation to overcome the growing complexities of transporting goods, especially perishable produce, between the UK and Ireland. According to Sarah-Louise Murray, Customs Manager at Derry Bros, supply chain delays caused by incorrect customs documentation within high-volume, time-sensitive operations are...
The Advanced Driver Training Academy (ADTA) is looking to recruit a part-time Trainer for Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 for training in its Mullingar and Cavan centres. ADTA prides itself on providing top-class professional training in a relaxed environment with personable trainers. As a Driver CPC Trainer,...
Flogas has renewed and expanded its partnership with Circle K Ireland significantly enhancing Bio-CNG fuel access for hauliers across the country. This collaboration aims to make low-carbon refuelling more convenient and accessible along Ireland’s key logistics routes. A key benefit of this expanded partnership is that Flogas CNG fuel card...
FTA Ireland has congratulated the winners and finalists at the Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2026 FTA Ireland was delighted to be part of the evening, and we were especially proud to see CEO Niall Cotton representing the Association on the panel discussions, alongside Keith Haugh (Primeline Group) and Ken...
Gas Networks Ireland has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with the Corrib Joint Venture to advance a green hydrogen pilot project at the Bellanaboy Bridge Gas Terminal in Co. Mayo. This project will explore the potential to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity while leveraging Corrib’s existing energy infrastructure. This...