Expansion of ZEHDV Purchase Grant Scheme
March 11, 2025
The Government has announced an investment programme of €713 million for regional and local roads in 2025, which represents an overall increase of over 8 per cent in funding this year for road and safety improvements on the vast interconnected regional and local road network. Announcing the funding Minister for...
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has released its new Intelligence Briefing, which analyses the most recent EU road freight figures and provides a forecast up to 2030. As we look ahead to 2030, gaining insight into the evolving landscape of freight demand is crucial for businesses, policymakers and industry...
Caulfield Transport ltd has taken delivery of the first 10 stunning new SDC EN-XL Curtainsider trailers, which have been built for performance, durability, and style! Key Features include: ✅ 4.3m height with EN 12674-XL rating ✅ CargoMaster load security system ✅Roll stability braking ✅Automatic slack adjusters ✅ Low maintenance hubs...
The Department of Transport has announced that Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 will run from Monday 31st March until Saturday 5th April. This nationwide initiative will showcase the exciting opportunities within the sector and will spotlight career paths, green and digital innovation and Ireland’s leadership in building sustainable,...
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK has welcomed news that the Planning Inspectorate has overturned a Kent authority’s decision to block plans for much-needed lorry parking in the county. The RHA backed an appeal against Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council’s move to halt a development on the M26...
The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) is partnering with QBE, making the insurer the the first Associate Member to join its new Safer Trucks testing programme. Euro NCAP, the independent body behind vehicle safety launched its Safer Trucks testing programme in November last year to create a safety...
Horizon Trailers, the Dublin-based company, is partnering with Kögel Trailer GmbH to exclusively distribute Kögel’s premium trailers in Ireland and the UK. The two companies aim to establish the Kögel brand in these key markets while developing a robust sales and service network. As part of its strategic plan to...
Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, and DHL Express have announced a landmark partnership in a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from the air freight of highly specialised medicines manufactured in Ireland. Alexion is the first company in Ireland to sign up to a 100 per cent switch from traditional...
Advances in fleet and video telematics hardware have resulted in record growth in the UK for Queclink Wireless Solutions. The global provider of IoT devices and solutions saw UK revenues jump by 147% in 2024 following the introduction of a range of affordable, high specification 4G devices, including smart dash...
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