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FTAI meets EU task force to discuss Brexit

An FTA Ireland delegation, together with representatives of the Freight Transport Association, have held a round table meeting with representatives from Michel Barnier’s Task Force 50 negotiation team in Brussels, to present the concerns of pan-European supply chains on the implications of Brexit, with a strong focus on the specific...

Woodland Group expands into the South West

The Woodland Group, the independent global freight forwarding and supply chain specialist, joined by GAA hurling legend Séan Óg O hAilpín has announced its expansion into the South West of Ireland, at the company’s new office and warehouse space in Westgate Business Park, Lehanaghmore, Cork.

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Microlise Telematics to help Abbey Logistics boost efficiency 

Abbey Logistics Group, one of the UK’s largest bulk liquid and powder transport providers, is deploying a microlise fleet management telematics solution to 350 tractors and 300 trailers in its fleet.

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Enerpac 1,000 tonne Jack-Up for Collett

Leading heavy lift and specialist transportation company, Collett & Sons Ltd, have completed their first project utilising an Enerpac JS-250 Jack-Up system, installing a 100 Tonne Siemens steam turbine SST-600 and 60 Tonne generator at a new incinerator plant in Hull, UK. Working within tight space restrictions, the four tower...

Sam loves made-to-measure Mercedes-Benz Arocs

For Sam Beldom, the acquisition of a new tipper has as much to do with the heart as it does the head. The owner-driver knows exactly what he wants, which explains why his new Mercedes-Benz Arocs eight-wheeler was specially built to meet his requirements.

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Renault Trucks returns to Freight in the City Expo

Renault Trucks returns to Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace, London on 7th November 2017, and will unveil a host of progressive new vehicles dedicated to meet the challenges of safer, more efficient and more productive operations in urban environments.

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Proactive Solutions helps keep Reynolds fleet on the road

Goodyear Proactive Solutions, the vehicle-to-fleet operations management system, has helped a leading UK distributor of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy and cheese, reduce its tyre costs by almost 25%.

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Wincanton backs Driver First Assist initiative

Wincanton, the largest British logistics company, has today announced its backing for Driver First Assist, a not for profit organisation comprising drivers who have been trained to manage the scene at a road traffic collision as a first responder. This initiative will see Wincanton train its drivers to deliver lifesaving...

VisionTrack warns fleets on GDPR regulations

Fleets face heavy fines if they breach tough new EU data protection laws coming in next year. Leading vehicle CCTV firm VisionTrack has warned that the new measures are a ‘ticking timebomb’ which fleet operators cannot afford to ignore. The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules come into force...

Stena Line slams lack of investment on A77

Bosses at Stena Line have slammed the lack of investment in the roads to and from Cairnryan and have claimed that events over the weekend, which saw the A77 close for almost 24hrs due to severe flooding, will reoccur in the future if the current lack of investment in road...

Keyo chooses Krone

Keyo, the agricultural services, logistics and equipment hire specialist has added a Krone Dry Liner box trailer to its fleet which, says the company, in its 50th anniversary year, marks a step up in load security, volume and build quality.

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We want a cleaner London – but not at any price says RHA

The Road Haulage Association is warning that the London economy risks being damaged by the new Toxin Tax and the planned Ultra Low Emission Zone being imposed by mayor of London Sadiq Khan.

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