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  • Budget delivers welcome news says FTA Ireland

    on Oct 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Budget delivers welcome news says FTA Ireland

    Budget 2019 delivers welcome news for the freight distribution and logistics sector by refraining to increase carbon tax and the price of diesel, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI)

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  • New MAN TGS Tipper for PJ Gavin Sand and Gravel

    on Oct 8, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on New MAN TGS Tipper for PJ Gavin Sand and Gravel

    Well-established suppliers of construction trade materials, PJ Gavin Sand and Gravel of Co. Kildare, have taken delivery of a brand new TGS tipper truck from MAN Importers Ireland

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  • Chestnutt Animal Feeds adds more Volvo trucks

    on Oct 4, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Chestnutt Animal Feeds adds more Volvo trucks

    Chestnutt Animal Feeds of Stranocum, the Northern Irish-based business that offers a complete solution for the manufacturing and distribution of animal feed has recently expanded its fleet with two new trucks. The Volvo FM-420 8×4 tridem vehicles will allow for resourceful and efficient loading and distribution of the animal feed which is manufactured at the mill

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  • RHA welcome fuel duty freeze announcement

    on Oct 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA welcome fuel duty freeze announcement

    The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that fuel duty is to be frozen for another year

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  • RHA gives cautious welcome to Severn toll announcement

    on Oct 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on RHA gives cautious welcome to Severn toll announcement

    The Road Haulage Association has cautiously welcomed the Government’s announcement that tolls operating on the Severn crossings will be scrapped. 

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  • Paragon Software Systems expands US operation

    on Oct 2, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon Software Systems expands US operation

     Paragon Software Systems has expanded its presence in North America to better serve the vibrant logistics market in the north-east region. The company has opened a second office in Manchester, New Hampshire, which will complement its existing, well-established operation in Dallas, Texas. “We’re excited to expand our capabilities in the US with the addition of an office in New Hampshire,” explains William Salter, Managing Director of Paragon Software Systems. “We are proud to already serve a wide range of commercial fleets in the US, South America and Canada. Opening this latest location will allow us

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  • Renault launches Master Z.E.

    on Oct 1, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Renault launches Master Z.E.

    Electromobility is the cornerstone of Renault Trucks’ strategy for sustainable urban transport. In line with this strategy, the French manufacturer is now launching the first vehicle in its new all-electric line-up – the Renault Trucks Master Z.E. – which is now available to order at Renault Trucks’ dealerships

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  • Government’s immigration proposal is bad for road haulage

    on Sep 26, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Government’s immigration proposal is bad for road haulage

    The Road Haulage Association warns that the Cabinet’s proposal to impose new immigration rules on EU nationals would hit haulage hard

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  • A6 upgrade to give Northern Ireland a boost

    on Sep 26, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on A6 upgrade to give Northern Ireland a boost

    FTA, the business organisation which represents the logistics industry has expressed its delight at news that the upgrade work to the A6 between Derry and Dungiven is finally under way

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  • FTA calls for early introduction of longer semi-trailers

    on Sep 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for early introduction of longer semi-trailers

    The Freight Transport Association is calling for the early introduction of longer semi-trailers (LST) following a successful trial

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