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European Commission outlines No Deal contingency measures

The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK.

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IRU warns that Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy will fail

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has warned that the European Commission’s Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy, will fail to achieve 2050 carbon neutrality targets as it is based on a distorted tank-to-wheel approach that only measures CO2 emissions at the vehicle tailpipe.

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Stena Line doubles frequency and capacity on Rosslare – Cherbourg route

Stena Line is set to add an additional freight-only vessel to its Rosslare to Cherbourg route from 4th January 2021. The Stena Foreteller will join the Stena Horizon which already operates on the route, doubling the freight capacity as well as the frequency of sailings between Ireland and the Continent.

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FTAI comments on traffic management plan for Dublin Port 

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, is calling for authorities to prioritise trialling the recently announced Traffic Management Plan for Dublin Port, to allow time for the potential developments needed.

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DVSA confirms 10-year-old tyre ban

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that tyres aged over 10 years will be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses, coaches and all single wheels of minibuses with effect from February 1, 2021.

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Hauliers get results of ECMT permit application lottery  

Hauliers are, this afternoon, Wednesday, December 9, are finding out whether they have been successful in their applications for ECMT permits.

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3D International Haulage chooses TruFleet

Bolton-based multi-temp’ specialists, 3D International Haulage have added a new module to their fleet compliance software which, say the company, has greatly improved vehicle management while putting a tick in the box for the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

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HTA focuses on Safer Abnormal Load Escorting

The Heavy Transport Association has initiated the first in a new programme of projects that will look at various aspects of the movement of abnormal indivisible loads, analysing good practice from the UK and elsewhere in the world to ensure that movement of these loads is performed as safely and...

IRU calls for governments to support transport sector worldwide

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) is calling on governments worldwide to help the sector in three particularly crucial areas: cash grants to address liquidity, insurance premium flexibility, and waiving taxes and charges.

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Third new Stena ferry to join Irish Sea fleet

Swedish ferry company Stena Line has officially taken ownership of its newest ferry, Stena Embla, following a handover ceremony in Weihai, China.

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SureCam and Peoplesafe launch video-enabled lone worker protection solution  

SureCam and Peoplesafe have entered into a strategic partnership to develop an industry-first lone worker service that better protects drivers in and out of the vehicle. The companies will launch a video-enabled solution that allows footage to be viewed direct from the cameras fitted on the vehicle in the event...

Krone ramps up trailer parts supply for UK and Ireland

As Krone trailer sales continue to reach peak levels in the UK and Ireland and in line with the company’s European customer support strategy, Krone parts, in addition to existing UK stockists, will be supplied from their Leeds UK depot and via Krone Spare Parts Online Shop.

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