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Navigating the intricate network of trade compliance obligations

In today’s globalised economy, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance profitability and gain a competitive edge. One powerful tool at their disposal is Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), which have become increasingly important in fostering international trade relationships.

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European Parliament backs EU’s new heavy-duty vehicle CO₂ targets

Despite a last-minute push for technology neutrality, the European Parliament’s plenary vote on CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles fails to recognise other solutions that can play a role in decarbonising the commercial road transport sector, according to the International Road Transport Union.

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TIP Insight equips 10,000 trailers in UK and Ireland

TIP has now fitted 10,000 TIP Insight telematics units to trailers on UK and Ireland roads to reduce transport costs, boost compliance and beat criminals.

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Waste disposal firm fined €60,000 following fatal incident

Padraig Thornton Waste Disposal Ltd T/A Thorntons Recycling has been fined €60,000 following a fatal work-related incident at Dún An Óir Estate, Old Bawn, Tallaght, Dublin 24 on 19th March 2020.

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Longwood Transport returns to Schmitz Cargobull

County Meath-based Longwood Transport has taken delivery of a new S.CS COIL curtainsider from Schmitz Cargobull, having been ‘hugely impressed’ with the quality and longevity of the manufacturer’s products it already has running in its fleet.

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Haier Europe uses Surecam’s video telematics ecosystem

Haier Europe, part of Haier Smart Home and the number one group globally in domestic appliances, has achieved significant fleet improvements following the adoption SureCam’s advanced video telematics ecosystem. The company rolled out the integrated technology across 250 vehicles, used by a team of engineers to support its Candy, Hoover...

Calls for ADAS to be more widely available in small panel vans

Euro NCAP has for the first time released the crash avoidance ratings for eight vans in the small panel van category, most of which have equivalent passenger versions.

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Willmotts Transport takes delivery of 60 new Tiger Trailers

UK warehousing and distribution specialist Willmotts Transport Ltd has taken delivery of 60 new Tiger curtainsiders to support the continued expansion of the business, bringing the company’s fleet to over 250 trailers, eighty percent supplied by the Cheshire-based manufacturer over the last five years.

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European Parliament approves relaxed Euro 7 emissions

The European Parliament has approved new Euro 7 emissions regulations, which cements Europe’s place as the global pacesetter for emission standards for cars, vans, trucks, and buses.

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Toga Freight Services acquires Toga Customs Services

Toga Freight Services Ltd has acquired the equity of Toga Customs Services Ltd. Despite having similar names and working closely together for over 20 years, the two businesses have always operated separately and had different shareholders and Directors.

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HGV registrations soar in March

HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) registrations soared by 28.2 per cent (350) in March, compared to the corresponding month last year, figures released today by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) confirm.

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Government report a missed opportunity says FTAI

FTA Ireland (FTAI), which represents the interests of businesses moving goods within Ireland across its borders, has reacted with disappointment to the government’s report “A Strategic Approach to the Improved Efficiency of the Transport System in Ireland.”

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Slow down this Easter

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are calling on motorists to slow down and keep a safe distance from other road users this Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

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Parksafe Group teams up with Queclink wireless solutions

Parksafe Group, the vehicle safety specialist, has entered into a fleet technology partnership with Queclink Wireless Solutions to develop industry-leading telematics and connectivity systems. Under the hardware agreement, Queclink will become a primary supplier of IoT products and solutions to the company, across an extensive range of dash cameras, tracking...

Pall-Ex strengthens services in Northern Ireland with addition of Allen Logistics

After 20 years as a proud member of Fortec, Allen Logistics has furthered its commitment to the group by joining the Pall-Ex network and expanding its service offering within Northern Ireland.

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