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DFDS announces ferries for new Ireland – France freight route

on Dec 18, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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 via the

Logistics UK expresses frustration at Kent ban

on Dec 14, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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

FTA Ireland calls for effective contingency planning

on Dec 14, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTA Ireland calls for effective contingency planning

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

European Commission outlines No Deal contingency measures

on Dec 10, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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

IRU warns that Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy will fail

on Dec 10, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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

Stena Line doubles frequency and capacity on Rosslare – Cherbourg route

on Dec 10, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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

FTAI comments on traffic management plan for Dublin Port

on Dec 10, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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.

DVSA confirms 10-year-old tyre ban

on Dec 9, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 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,

Hauliers get results of ECMT permit application lottery

on Dec 9, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Hauliers get results of ECMT permit application lottery

Hauliers are, this afternoon, Wednesday, December 9, are finding out whether they have been successful in their applications for ECMT permits

3D International Haulage chooses TruFleet

on Dec 8, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on 3D International Haulage chooses TruFleet

Bolton-based multi-temp’ specialists, 3D International Haulage have added a new module to their fleet compliance software which, say the company, has greatly improved vehicle management while putting a tick in the box for the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency)