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Freeway gets the Go-Ahead in Ireland

Bus operator, Go-Ahead Ireland, is launching Freeway Fleet Systems’ bespoke fleet management software into its Irish operation.

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IRU leads discussions on the future of automated road freight transport

Automation technologies and their potential to transform the road freight transport business were explored in a session jointly organised by the International Road Transport (IRU) and Volvo at the European Conference on Connected and Automated Driving (EUCAD 2019), the flagship event on automation in the EU.

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Lorries at sea – urgent safety advice

Urgent safety advice has been issued by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) to all lorry drivers who use ferries.

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FTA addresses skills shortage

Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics.

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Highways England chief to address Microlise Transport Conference

Elliot Shaw, Executive Director of Strategy and Planning at Highways England, is set to address 1,200 delegates at the Microlise Transport Conference in May.

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Paragon enhances fleXipod with track my driver functionality

Paragon has enhanced its fleXipod proof of delivery system with a map-based track my driver service. This functionality enables logistics operations to provide customers with access to live status updates on the progress of their delivery. Logistics operations will benefit from improved first-time delivery success, increased customer confidence and...

Brexit on the brink

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reminding logistics businesses that, at this stage, Friday is still the legal date for the UK to leave the European Union. With that in mind, FTA is advising all businesses with EU supply chains to activate their No Deal readiness plans for possible implementation...

ProVision Go showcased at IRHA conference

ProVision, joint sponsors of the IRHA conference at the Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell in Co. Cavan last weekend showcased its new ProVision Go app over the weekend.

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Iveco appoints Heavy Business Line Director

Iveco has appointed Kirk Freezer as its new Heavy Business Line Director, with responsibility for the Eurocargo, Stralis and Trakker ranges in the UK and Ireland.

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Tiger on a Roll with Stena Line

Back to back Randox Grand National winner Tiger Roll, travelled back to Dublin with Stena Line sailing from Holyhead to Dublin after creating history at Aintree by becoming the only horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back to back Grand Nationals.

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Schmitz Cargobull Ireland opens doors

Trailer manufacturer Schmitz Cargobull has established a new company, Schmitz Cargobull Ireland, in support of the country’s rapidly expanding haulage market.

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Camera Telematics partners with Arthur Marsh Insurance

Camera Telematics, a leader in vehicle camera technology is partnering with Arthur Marsh Insurance whereby the insurance provider will offer its customers, who operate in the haulage and waste collection sectors with Camera Telematics’ ‘Street Angel’ unrivalled protection against insurance fraud and effective accident management.

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