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Irish hauliers travelling through north-west England are being advised to prepare for further disruption on the M6 motorway, with National Highways confirming an extensive resurfacing programme between junctions 16 and 19 that will continue until summer 2027. The works, which began on 14 October 2026, cover a strategically important section...
Logistics UK is set to highlight the vital contribution of the logistics industry to Northern Ireland’s economy when it hosts its Nothing Moves Without Logistics reception at the Northern Ireland Assembly on Thursday, 19 November. The event, taking place in Room 115 of Parliament Buildings, Stormont, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm,...
Brittany Ferries is set to strengthen its direct ferry services between Ireland and mainland Europe with the introduction of a new passenger and freight vessel, Wexford, on the Rosslare–Cherbourg route from March 2027. The vessel, currently operating under the name Vizzavona, will be renamed Wexford and replace the freight-focused Norbay,...
Irish hauliers using the busy Dublin–Holyhead freight corridor face changes to UK customs arrangements from early 2027, following confirmation by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that border checks are expected to move from the existing inland facility to infrastructure within Holyhead Port. The planned changes form part of a wider...
The Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) appeals deadline has been extended to 12 noon on Friday, 6 November 2026, giving affected hauliers additional time to submit their case. The updated notice extends the previously announced 4 November deadline. Operators whose applications were refused, or who did not receive support for...
Brendan Ryan, Director at Martin Ryan Haulage, has called for Government intervention ahead of January’s toll increases, warning that Irish hauliers cannot continue absorbing additional charges on essential freight journeys. Ryan is urging the Minister for Transport to bring Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), toll concessionaires and haulage representatives together before...
Geotab, a global leader in connected operations, video telematics and AI-powered insights, today published new findings from its European Urban Freight Efficiency Index on road safety, showing that the number of harsh driving events per trip varies more than fivefold across seven European capitals. The analysis uses GPS-derived harsh acceleration,...
rish hauliers seeking to challenge a Road Transporters Support Scheme (RTSS) decision have until 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday, 4 November 2026, to submit their appeal. The appeals process is open to operators whose applications were refused or who did not receive support for one or more vehicles included in their...
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