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Emergency scheme for Irish haulage sector now open for applications

An emergency support scheme for the haulage sector is now open for applications. The Minister for Transport today (Tuesday April 5) announced the opening of the Licensed Haulage Emergency Support Scheme, which he said "is in recognition of the ...

05 Apr 2022 at 23:33

Northern Ireland

Rising cost of fuel ‘putting strain’ on haulage industry

The rise in fuel prices is putting a real strain on the freight and haulage industries, a Stormont committee has been told. Seamus Leheny, from Logistics UK, told the Infrastructure Committee there is no shortage of fuel on forecourts, but ...

09 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Hauliers urge ministers to take action on record fuel prices

Hauliers have urged the Government to take action on record fuel prices which they say are “wiping out” their profits. The average price of diesel has reached £1.56 per litre amid soaring oil prices due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. To ...

03 Mar 2022 at 16:55

Investment at Dover putting smaller ports at disadvantage – ferry firm

A ferry firm has accused the Government of putting smaller ports at a disadvantage by focusing investment on Dover ahead of new Brexit customs checks. Brittany Ferries, which operates from Portsmouth, Plymouth and Poole, said several of ...

31 Dec 2021 at 15:25

Motoring News

This hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle could show the future of the haulage industry

Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has unveiled what it believes to be a ‘hint’ of future zero-emissions heavy goods vehicles. The hydrogen-powered 5.5-tonne demonstrator is an insight into the company’s planned 40-tonne HGV, which aims to ...

10 Nov 2022 at 12:27

Derry Now

Truck run held in memory of Claudy man raises more than £1,100 for Foyle Hospice

The LCC Group and the family of the late Allan Cassidy, from Claudy, held a truck run on Sunday, October 27 in his memory. The truck run started in Maydown and went on to Limavady, Dungiven and surrounding areas. There were also many ...

31 Oct 2024 at 17:33

Home

€18 million emergency support package welcomed but not enough says Laois hualier

More government assistance is needed but "every little helps", Laois's Ger Hyland said in reaction to a haulage support measure. Mr Hyland, who is a member of the Irish Road Haulage Association, welcomed the government plans to ...

11 Mar 2022 at 22:33

Local News

Haulier firm fined €2,700 for employee using another person’s driver card

A haulier firm has been fined a total of €2,700 in relation to seven charges surrounding the use of a driver’s card by a driver other than the card’s owner. James Dunne of James Dunne Haulage was before Ballyshannon District ...

20 May 2024 at 13:33

Ireland

‘Relief’ no migrant died in refrigerated container at Irish port, minister says

The Irish transport minister has said there is “relief” that there were no fatalities among the 14 people found in a refrigerated container at an Irish port. Gardai have launched a human trafficking investigation after nine ...

10 Jan 2024 at 19:26

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads

Longer lorries are to be allowed on Britain’s roads to enable more goods to be carried on fewer journeys, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. This is despite fears about the risks for pedestrians and cyclists,...

10 May 2023 at 18:26

City

Lorry firm founder Eddie Stobart dies aged 95

Eddie Stobart, the founder of the renowned haulage empire, has died at the age of 95. The former boss of the Cumbria-based firm, recognisable for its green and red fleet of lorries adorned with his name, died on November ...

18 Dec 2024 at 14:40

Scotland

Electric-powered timber lorries to be tested in three-year trial project

Electric-powered lorries will take to the roads as part of a three-year trial which could help pave the way for them to replace polluting diesel trucks in Scotland’s forestry industry. Scottish Forestry has awarded £452,...

02 May 2023 at 13:31

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