Expansion of ZEHDV Purchase Grant Scheme
March 11, 2025
To support the decarbonisation of Ireland’s freight and logistics sector, Minister of transport Darragh O’Brien also announced the expansion to the ZEHDV Purchase Grant Scheme. The expanded ZEHDV-I Scheme will include depot and logistics recharging infrastructure grants, so businesses can now access funding for recharging stations at depots, logistics hubs...
Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, has further enhanced its service offering in mainland Europe by taking advantage of EU customs procedure, Regime 42. The company will now be able to assist customers, initially in Belgium and France, with streamlining customs clearance and VAT management for imported goods from...
The Department of Transport has launched the new HGV Eco Driving Standard, a significant step toward supporting more sustainable and efficient driving practices within the heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector. The HGV Eco Driving Standard aims to improve driving efficiency and reduce environmental impact through a comprehensive set of guidelines...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a powerful new advertising campaign highlighting the dangers of speed and complacency on rural roads. The campaign, supported by bereaved families, depicts how small increases in speed, often unnoticed by drivers familiar with a route, can have devastating consequences, particularly on rural roads...
MAN Importers Ireland has sold the 1000th MAN TGE van in Ireland. The van was sold to D&D Window & Door Services Limited, who collected the vehicle from MAN Importers Ireland’s headquarters in Dublin. MAN Importers Ireland, who celebrated 35-years in business last year, are the exclusive distributor of MAN...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has confirmed its participation in the Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Weeks, which runs 31st March to 5th April 2025. On Thursday 3rd April CILT’s Women in Logistics and Transport group will be represented at the LogisTYcs Skills Expo for second level...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has welcomed the European Commission’s Industrial Action Plan for the European Automotive Sector, particularly the focus on incentives and better infrastructure access to support commercial road transport operators’ uptake of zero-emission vehicles. However, the IRU says it remains deeply concerned about the lack of...
Derry Group Ireland has taken taken delivery of a fully electric Schmitz Cargobull trailer. A spokesperson for Derry Group Ireland says the new trailer, will complement its Volvo electric truck. “This combination leaves our customers with a net zero journey count on all collections and deliveries,” the spokesperson commented. The...
Martin Ryan & Son has taken delivery a new Scania truck, from Nolan’s Scania in Raheen, Limerick. The new truck is the first to leave Nolan’s new state of the garage in Raheen, Limerick, and marks a marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to providing top-quality transportation solutions....
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation which represents the interests of logistics businesses responsible for moving goods across the country and overseas, has been approved as an HGV Eco Driving Training Provider. The announcement follows a rigorous assessment by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) against standards set by...
ZeroMission is hosting a webinar to discuss the complex challenge of fleet electrification and provide a little bit more detail behind some of the latest EV headlines. The EV fleet management specialist’s team of industry veterans will be sharing critical insights into the real cost of electric commercial vehicles...
Queclink Wireless Solutions, a global provider of IoT devices and solutions, has launched a 5G router for the commercial fleet marketplace that supports the most advanced vehicle technology and monitoring systems. Boasting high-speed data transfer, unique connectivity and accurate tracking, it has been designed to meet the growing need for...
Five years on from Brexit, Britain remains one of Ireland’s largest trading partners. For two economies so deeply entwined, Irish businesses have responded to the challenging trading landscape to achieve solid numbers. Demonstrating this agility, the Central Statistics office (CSO) has reported that Irish exports have significantly increased by 13...
HyHAUL, a government-backed project aiming to decarbonise the UK’s heavy haulage sector, has brought together some of the UK’s largest operators to gain firsthand experience of hydrogen HGVs. Held at UTAC Millbrook, the event featured live demonstrations, including rides in a FAUN Zoeller hydrogen HGV and a Toyota Hilux on...
Sweden is set to implement a new road toll system in March with charges based on CO₂ emissions in addition to existing Euro emission classifications. The changes follow the ratification of an updated Eurovignette agreement, now approved by all participating countries. The revised system will apply to heavy goods vehicles...
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