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Maritime re-equips with Scania once again

Maritime Transport Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the Scania brand with orders for a total of 330 tractor units for delivery during 2019/20. Two-hundred-and-sixty trucks are now scheduled for delivery before the year end, with a further 70 due to enter service with the Felixstowe-based operator in 2020. The...

Krone exhibits five trailers at Fleet Transport Awards

Krone attended the Annual Fleet Transport Awards held in Saggart, Co. Dublin on Thursday, October 10, with no less than five of its latest trailers on display in the outdoor exhibition arena.

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Get business ready for Brexit says RHA

The Road Haulage Association has urged the Government to put all its energy into getting hauliers and traders ready for Brexit.

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Microlise wins Commercial Fleet Award

Microlise has won the Commercial Fleet Award for Innovative New Product 2019 for its new Driver Hazard Warning (DHW) app. The DHW combines Big Data technology with what is potentially, the most comprehensive bridge database in Great Britain.

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C-KO unveils new mirror-mounted camera system

Leading camera equipment supplier C-KO is about to unveil its latest product range to some of Britain’s most safety-conscious truck operators.

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Stena Europe returns to scheduled services on Rosslare – Fishguard  

Following an extensive refit programme at shipyards in Turkey and Liverpool, the Stena Europe has resumed its scheduled sailing services on the Rosslare – Fishguard route.

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Vision Track extends range of connected MDVR fleet solutions

VisionTrack has enhanced its range of connected mobile digital video recorders (MDVRs) to meet demand from commercial fleets for increasingly sophisticated vehicle camera and safety systems. The new version of the VT5500 is a full HD ruggedised solution – with five-channels at 1080p – includes a host of new features...

Overcautious 2020 Budget says FTAI

The 2020 Budget is not radical enough to incentivise businesses to significantly reduce their carbon footprints, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation representing all aspects of the sector.

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IRHA welcomes increase in diesel rebate

The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the increase in the diesel rebate scheme to absorb carbon tax as recognition that hauliers are essential users of diesel.

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RHA provides free Brexit advice

Moving goods between the UK and the EU will change from 31st October. The Road Haulage Association is providing free industry advice on how Brexit will affect your business.

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Game-changing electric 18-tonne vehicle put through paces

The UK’s only fully electric 18-tonne truck was put through its paces by fleet managers from across the country as its creators offered a glimpse into the future.

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FTA offers advice on No Deal Brexit

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reacted to government proposals, saying it is ready to advise on how to keep the UK trading after a No Deal Brexit.

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