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The logistics sector has faced its fair share of scares in 2026, with disruption exposing some businesses’ weaknesses, and undermining their profitability and customer confidence. So, if the past year has taught the industry anything, it’s that operating conditions can change at a moment’s notice, and a business performing ‘OK’...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is calling for Government intervention over toll increases due from 1 January 2027, warning that higher transport costs will add to pressure on operators and feed through to household shopping bills. The association says hauliers already facing rising fuel costs and severe financial pressure...
Irish hauliers face a year-end squeeze as the EU framework allowing governments to compensate transport businesses for exceptional fuel costs approaches expiry, while diesel markets are expected to remain tight into 2027. As of 10 November, just 51 days remain until 31 December 2026, the published expiry date for the...
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has confirmed it will not participate in fuel protests planned for Friday, 13 November, saying its focus remains on securing support for hauliers through negotiations with Government. The association says it understands the frustration across the transport sector but is neither organising nor taking...
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has reported 66 infringements during roadside inspections for failing to have a smart tachograph fitted, highlighting the need for Irish hauliers to check vehicles used on international work. The figure is a reminder that transport managers should confirm the equipment fitted to each vehicle before...
Irish hauliers operating on continental routes are reminded that the next European Truck & Bus enforcement week takes place from Monday, 16 November to Sunday, 22 November 2026. The ROADPOL campaign will focus on commercial vehicle safety and compliance, with officers targeting overloading, breaches of driving and rest-time rules, and...
Irish HGV operators could face more targeted roadside emissions checks under proposed EU rules designed to identify trucks producing excessive nitrogen oxide and particulate emissions. The measures form part of a major revision of the EU Roadworthiness Package, covering periodic vehicle testing and technical roadside inspections. Detailed negotiations continued in...
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