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TrailerLock holds universal key to fridge trailer and sea container security

According to a report from the Department for Transport on Feb 18th, 2021, recent trends in road freight have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK. In 2020, Road goods vehicles made 3.2 million trips travelling from Great Britain to Europe, a 6% decrease compared to the previous...

The 5 key components of a practical haulage firm

The role of fleet management is a multifaceted one. Effective planning will always allow you to optimise your delivery, take full advantage of your vehicles, and ensure that every driver provides maximum output. Every business requires a solid plan to implement a practical haulage efficiency. And there are a few...

BJS Haulage grows with 80 new SDC Trailers

West Midlands based BJS Haulage has confirmed an order for 80 new SDC Freespan Curtainsiders in response to rising demand for its services, the first 40 of which have already gone into service.

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Stena Line gets duty free boost  

Duty free shopping is making a big impact as it proves popular with passengers once again on routes between Ireland and Wales. Early sales figures show the huge potential it has to help the travel sector bounce back after the pandemic. Nowhere has the boost from duty free become more...

Irish government fully committed to haulage industry

The Irish Government is fully committed to supporting the domestic haulage industry, according Transport Minister, Hildegarde Naughton.

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases current and future vehicle concepts  

The Mercedes-Benz Trucks headquarters in Wörth was the venue recently for its ‘Shaping the Now and Next 2021’ event, at which the German manufacturer showcased its current and future vehicle concepts, services and solutions.

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New government plans to tackle the lorry driving shortage

The government has announced further plans to help reduce the lorry driver shortage. These plans follow the recently announced vocational test changes which will create an extra 50,000 lorry tests every year.

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Tips for inspecting a car before you decide to buy

If you’re in the market for a car, you’ve probably read up on some of the ways to find the perfect one. But if you want to make sure that your vehicle still has a few years left in it, it might be worth taking a trip to your local...

Actros delivers for Goggins Transport 

Leading Irish Haulier, Goggins Transport Limited is going from strength to strength, having invested further in its fleet of heavy commercial vehicles.

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Freeze fuel duty forever says Logistics UK

Business group Logistics UK is calling on government to freeze fuel duty forever to help the sector make the shift to alternatively fuelled vehicles on the road to Net Zero.

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Budget must help logistics navigate its toughest period says FTA Ireland

Ireland’s logistics industry is facing its most challenging period and needs effective support from government in the upcoming 2021 Budget, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the country’s logistics sector.

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Krone focuses on parts for UK and Ireland  

With Krone trailer sales maintaining peak levels in the UK and Ireland and in line with the company’s European customer support policy, Krone’s parts supply service continues to expand with all trailer parts available from the Leeds depot and via Krone Parts Online.

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