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Meredith set to boost FTAI

on Apr 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Meredith set to boost FTAI

FTA Ireland, Ireland’s most active and vocal membership association for the logistics industry, has appointed Jerry Meredith as the association’s new business service manager

Restore seeks driver behaviour improvements with Ctrack vehicle

on Apr 18, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Restore seeks driver behaviour improvements with Ctrack vehicle

Restore Document Management is using vehicle tracking to target improved road safety, reduced environmental impact and enhanced duty of care as part of a recently-launched driver behaviour initiative. As a result, the company has awarded a three-year contract extension to Ctrack, an Inseego company, for the provision of an advanced telematics solution across its 185-strong van and HGV fleet

Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

on Apr 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

Delegates attending the Freight Transport Association’s annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco, will have a unique opportunity to hear from Kathleen Callanan, Head of Enforcement at the Road Safety Authority in the Republic of Ireland, on what to expect in terms of enforcement when operating their vehicles south of the border.

Irish logistics businesses cautiously confident – says FTAI

on Apr 11, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Irish logistics businesses cautiously confident – says FTAI

Despite a challenging trading environment over the past 12 months, Irish logistics businesses are seeing a recovery in confidence, according to the third annual CBRE Ireland Logistics and Supply Chain Index 2018, launched on Wedesday

Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival

on Apr 10, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Stena Line sponsors Shamrock Solstice Festival

Irish singing Sensation 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

Kane strengthens team at FTA

on Apr 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Kane strengthens team at FTA

Jerry Kane has been appointed as Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s leading association representing the interests of the UK logistics sector

Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

on Apr 7, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Truck platooning team to speak at Microlise Transport Conference

The leader of the world’s first platooning trials to take place in a live operating environment will take to the stage on May 16 at the Microlise Transport Conference, giving an update on the findings so far

Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

on Apr 5, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Paragon expands on the back of strong growth

Paragon Software Systems has increased its team by almost 10% to handle significant demand for its range of routing and scheduling, home delivery and electronic proof of delivery software. The company has created development, support and administration roles, to ensure it can continue to provide excellent service levels for both new and existing customers

A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA

on Apr 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA

With a year until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to up the pace on the negotiation of trading arrangements, or risk damaging integrated supply chains.

£220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

on Apr 1, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on £220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

The Freight Transport Association, the leading body representing the logistics industry, has welcomed today’s appointment of a consortium to deliver the A6 dual carriageway scheme between Derry and Dungiven.