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Keynote speaker named for FTAI Sustainable Transport Seminar

Minister of State Department of Transport James Lawless has been named as the keynote speaker at FTA Ireland’s Sustainable Transport Seminar, which will return on 17 October 2024 at Johnstown House Hotel.

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Setanta Vehicle Sales is hiring

Are you passionate about trucks or have a background in haulage? Do you have a keen interest in sales and marketing?

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MAN eTGK wins electric truck test

MAN’s eTGX electric truck has taken first place in the world’s first major comparison test of heavy-duty long-distance e-trucks by the German trade magazine ‘Trucker’. After intensive test drives lasting several days, the international team of test journalists awarded the MAN eTGX the top score of 568 points as a...

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FTA Ireland wants support for freight sector

FTA Ireland is calling on government to support the freight distribution sector following a three cent per litre increase in excise duty on road diesel at the end of July.

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EES confirmed for 10th November

The European Commission has now confirmed that the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals will go live on 10th November. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said it has long-held concerns about delays at borders and the readiness of the new technology which will be introduced.

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What is the ZEHDVpurchase grant scheme?

The Scheme awards grants to assist companies and enterprises who wish to buy zero-emission heavy duty vehicles (ZEHDV) which are supported by the Scheme instead of buying the diesel equivalent.

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SSE opens ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub

Peter Burke TD, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has today officially opened energy infrastructure expert SSE’s first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ireland.

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Kraker sets the standard for moving floor trailers

Kraker is becoming one of Ireland’s leading walking floor trailer supplier through Setanta Vehicle Sales North Ltd.

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Zero-emission heavy duty vehicle purchase grant scheme unveiled

To promote the decarbonisation of the freight sector and to encourage companies towards this path, the Department of Transport has appointed TII to administer the Zero-Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme (Scheme).

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Circle K supports Festival Republic

This summer, Circle K proudly supported Festival Republic by supplying HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel for their concerts at Malahide Castle & Marlay Park, concluding this weekend with the incredible Electric Picnic Festival!

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IRU Webinar on understanding fuel pricing

With road transport entering the EU Emissions Trading System in 2027, vastly different national taxes, and crude oil prices remaining highly volatile, understanding how fuel prices will evolve in the future is challenging.

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Kerry test centre has highest HGV pass rate

A Kerry test centre has the highest pass rate for HGV driving tests in the country.

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Freeburn unveils new brand identity

Freeburn Transport, headquartered in Moy, Co. Tyrone and operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe to bring transport solutions for its clients has refreshed its brand identity in line with its strategic growth plans.

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FTA Ireland calls for financial support on road to decarbonisation

Unless the government provides financial support and incentives for the transport and logistics sector, its ambitions to decarbonise the industry and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will be missed, according to one of Ireland’s biggest membership associations.

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IAA Transportation 2024 Stars of the Year Awards

On September 16, during the press day of IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, the prestigious “Stars of the Year” awards for 2025 will be presented.

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HGV Ireland is researched, written and designed by a team of dedicated professionals with a passion for road transport and is the only “Google” registered news site for the Irish road haulage industry.

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