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Stena Line’s newest ship arrives in Belfast

Stena Line’s newest addition to its fleet, the brand-new Stena Embla has arrived in Belfast. Stena Embla is the third E-Flexer ferry to be commissioned for Stena Line’s Irish Sea routes in the last 12 months, three of the most modern ferries in the world. Stena Embla will join her...

Rosslare – Dunkerque ferry route launched

When Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort for Dunkerque on 2 January, it officially launched DFDS’ new Ireland-France freight ferry route. The route enables exporters and forwarders to keep their transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that apply to transport passing via the UK land bridge.

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Logistics UK welcomes Brexit deal  

Business group Logistics UK has reacted with optimism to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) reached between the UK and EU but has cautioned that there is still much to be done to protect the nation’s supply chains, and the economy as a whole.

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How to be a great HGV driver

Driving a car doesn’t take much learning. It’s fairly easy once you get started, as evidenced by the vast number of people who can drive cars and the fact that you can start learning – and technically driving on real roads with other drivers – at the age of 17....

DFDS announces ferries for new Ireland – France freight route

The ferries Visby, Kerry and Optima Seaways are ready to welcome lorries and their drivers on the new Rosslare – Dunkerque freight route. From 2 January, the route will enable customers to keep their freight transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that will apply to transport passing...

Logistics UK expresses frustration at Kent ban

The Department for Transport and Kent County Council is set to temporarily ban lorry drivers from taking all rest periods other than the 45 minutes break in seven Kent boroughs.

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FTA Ireland calls for effective contingency planning

FTA Ireland is calling effective is calling for effective contingency planning at Ireland’s biggest port.

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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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