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FTA welcomes Leeds and Birmingham CAZ delay

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reacted to yesterday’s statement by Leeds and Birmingham Councils, that they are delaying the start of their Clean Air Zones, by saying it was the only step available to them, and the right thing to do.

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FTAI asks why is freight transport missing from Climate Action Plan?

The government’s Climate Action Plan, launched this week, fails to recognise the vital role the freight transport industry must play in tackling climate change, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI).

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New smart digital tachograph regulations now in place

Since June 15, new trucks and buses registered in the EU for the first time must have a smart digital tachograph installed. The tachograph is the tool installed in trucks and buses which records the activities of drivers. Its new features will improve greatly the enforcement of the EU rules...

Road safety gets smart  

New Smart Tachographs, will aid compliance with the drivers’ hours rules but any claims of financial benefits to businesses are misguided, according to FTA.

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M6toll introduces new toll prices and an additional off-peak rate

Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operator of the M6toll, has today (Wednesday 12th June) announced new toll prices including an additional off-peak rate, which will come into effect from 00:00hrs on Friday 12th July.

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Hedges Distribution opts for Krone

Hedges Distribution, part of the Grimsby-based Fardel Shipping freight-forwarder and logistics organisation, have specified two Krone Cool Liners not least, say the company, because a more robust design was needed to handle their temperature-controlled logistics contracts.

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Van operators flocking to electric says FTA  

The majority (71.4 per cent) of van operators intend to use electric vehicles in their fleets this year, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, launched in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking. FTA, the organisation representing the logistics industry, is calling on government to recognise this shift in intention...

Stena Line temporarily relocates Belfast-Heysham Service

In preparation for the arrival of Stena Line’s new generation E-Flexer ships to its Belfast-Liverpool service in 2020/21, the company needs to make a number of important port infrastructure upgrade changes to Victoria Terminal 2 (VT2) in preparation for the arrival of its first new vessel, Stena Edda, in Spring...

Hireco on the move

Hireco, the leading trailer hire company, has opened new premises on the Long Mile Road in Dublin and at Naas Industrial Estates, in Naas, Co. Kildare.

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LSS returns to Ekeri

Logistical Support Services has added a high-cube EXIII EKERI trailer to its fleet. This not only marks 10 years since taking delivery of its first EXIII EKERI trailer, but also will be the first of its kind in the UK and possibly Europe.

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2 Start Training chooses Cartwright trailers

Leading driver training organisation 2 Start Training is adding four new 11-metre box van trailers to its expanding vehicle fleet.

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Stena Line voted Best Ferry Company

TRAVEL writers, bloggers and influencers from all over Ireland have voted Stena Line Best Ferry Company for the seventh year in succession.

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