• HGV Ireland - February 28, 2025

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Missed opportunity could harm EU automotive sector strategy

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has missed a major opportunity by not including commercial road transport operators in its Strategic Dialogue on the Automotive Industry, which was launched in Brussels this week.

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Dates for Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 confirmed

Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week 2025 will take place this year, from Monday, 31st March to Saturday, 5th April 2025, the Department of Transport has confirmed.

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Stena Line posts record freight volumes on Belfast routes

2024 was a record year for Stena Line freight volumes on its three Belfast services with almost 600,000 freight units being shipped between Cairnryan, Liverpool (Birkenhead) and Heysham.

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Derry Bros streamlines and automates customs processes

Derry Bros, the leading customs clearance specialist, is supporting the transition to the GB Safety & Security (S&S) import controls by cutting the cost of processing declaration requirements. The company is leveraging its advanced digitalisation and automation capabilities to help haulage customers reduce third-party charges by as much as 50%...

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S & T Buckley Livestock returns to Volvo

S & T Buckley Livestock is reaping the rewards of its new Volvo FH 540 8×2 rear steer Tridem rigid fitted with specialist Pezzaioili livestock bodywork.

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Irish MEP calls for urgent reform to transport rules

An Irish MEP has called for the urgent reform of EU road transport rules, which he claims disadvantages Irish hauliers.

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Public urged to prioritise safety as historic storm poses severe threat

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging the public to take extreme caution as a Red Weather Warning has been issued for the unprecedented and life-threatening Storm Éowyn. This is not a typical weather event—it has the potential to be a significant and historic storm that poses a serious risk...

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Transport fleets recognise the importance of sustainability – Goodyear survey finds

Goodyear has completed its fourth annual Sustainable Reality Survey*, gathering insights from more than 1,700 European transport fleets on their sustainability efforts, challenges, and future strategies. The results at the end of 2024 show that fleets based in the UK and Ireland are some of the most forward-thinking in Europe...

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Descartes set to sponsor BIFA Awards

Descartes is once again sponsoring the British International Freight Association (BIFA) awards.

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IRHA calls for €30 million aid for hauliers

The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has welcomed the reopening of Holyhead and has called on government to pay €30 million to keep the road haulage industry afloat.

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Stena Line ferry services resume from Holyhead

Stena Line’s ferry services on the Holyhead – Dublin route have resumed following the closure of the ferry berths at Holyhead Port in early December.

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Reopening of Holyhead welcomed by FTAI but questions remain 

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group which represents the nation’s logistics businesses, has welcomed the reopening of Holyhead, albeit operating a reduced schedule.

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Manfreight takes delivery of new Scania trucks

Manfreight has taken delivery of the first batch of 15 new Scania S500 trucks.

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RiverRidge invests in Kraker trailers

RiverRidge, the award-winning waste and resource management company in Northern Ireland is investing in a series of K-Force moving floor trailers, purchased through Kraker dealer, Setanta Vehicle Sales.

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Holyhead won’t fully open until at least March

Holyhead Port won’t open fully until at least March after being damaged during Storm Darragh, HGVIreland.com understands.

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