In last month’s column I wrote about people making decisions from communities and circumstances that they are sometimes far removed from in terms of where they live and their actual involvement in that area. Now that the National Development Plan has been announced and the future of the M20, joining […]
On Monday 9 April last, the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) commenced a two week nationwide inspection and awareness campaign, focusing on the management of vehicle risks in the workplace including driving for work, vehicle operations and load securing. Inspectors from the HSA are targeting transport and logistics companies, manufacturing […]
At the forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 at the NEC, Birmingham from 24-26 April, ProVision will demonstrate a new mobile-based CameraMatics app targeted at fleet managers to help with minimising risks, and tracking compliance, associated with running a commercial vehicle fleet. Available for both iOS and Android, the innovative app […]
P&O Ferrymasters has been accredited with an AA grade for managing product safety and quality in the food and packaging industries. The British Retail Consortium issued the Global Standard for Agents and Brokers Version 2, AA rating after an audit of P&O Ferrymasters contract logistics operation in Amsterdam in February. […]
Introducing the new TGE vans, a range of MAN light commercials which launch the Volkswagen Group, Munich-based brand into the world of vans for the first time. With the TGE, MAN offers a range of lightweight commercial vehicles to customers who know and trust the brand’s big brothers in the […]
Classia Truck, Van & Model Diecast Show Date: 22 April 2018 Venue: Dundalk Racecourse – Just off M1 – J18 Contact: Sean 087 9072495 Tweet
According to the third annual CBRE Ireland Logistics & Supply Chain Index 2018, that despite a challenging trading environment over the past 12 months, the Irish logistics sector is seeing a recovery in confidence. However, there was a word of caution from the Freight Transport Association Ireland’s (FTAI) General Manager, […]
Award winning Swords-based logistics and distribution company Dixon Transport International has equipped its entire fleet of 140 trucks with Transics’ TX-SKY on-board computers and its corresponding mobile app, TX-FLEX. The implementation also incorporates integrated navigation software and the eco module, TX-ECO. With TX-SKY, Transics, a WABCO company and full solution provider for truck, driver, trailer, cargo […]
Following the takeover of General Motors Europe by the Group PSA, a cloud of uncertainty was cast over the ageing Vauxhall Van Plant in Luton, England. News that its new French parent is going to invest substantially in the facility, situated near Luton Airport was warmly welcomed and that a […]
Renault Pro+ is broadening its range of electric LCVs with the introduction of the Master Z.E. large-size electric van, deemed as an ideal workhorse for emissions-free access to city centres. As city authorities continue to push for cleaner air in the urban environment, Master Z.E. is best suited to last-mile […]
News from Shanghai, China that has reverence to Ireland is that leading commercial vehicle component supplier WABCO has been recognised for its extraordinary performance by Sinotruk Jinan Truck Co., Ltd. The Chinese based heavy duty truck manufacturer, that recently entered the Irish market with its multi-axle construction vehicles, received two 2017 […]
Singing star Nathan Carter surprised patients and staff recently at Craigavon Area Hospital as he officially launched the inaugural Shamrock Solstice Festival, sponsored by Stena Line. Nathan will headline the festival to be held in Shamrock Park, Portadown on Saturday 23 June. Nathan entertained children at the hospital’s Blossom […]
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