Brinks secure Sprinter deal
To meet requirements for a new contract, Brink’s Incorporated, the world’s oldest and largest security firm, has added four new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 516 medium wheel base chassis cabs to its Irish fleet for 2014.

DFDS on the acquisition trail
Continuing stagnation in key north Europe markets meant ferry and logistics operator DFDS returned a Q1 2013 result “much as expected”.

M&S set for London Gateway
DP World has revealed that high street retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) plans to take a 100,000sq metre warehouse at London Gateway.

Truck involved in fatal accident
A man in his early 80s has died in a road crash involving a truck in Co. Tipperary.

Irish firms growing
A survey of over 1,000 companies in Ireland has found that half of them grew in the past year.

Ireland grasp UNTHA UK expertise
The knowledge and experience of UNTHA UK’s waste shredding experts is renowned throughout Mainland Britain, but the company’s specialist advice is now being sought even further afield.

Online haulage directory proving a great success
transport-ireland.com is an online directory which serves the Irish road haulage industry and has turned into a dedicated mission to provide the road haulage, Freight forwarding and freight services Industries with as much relevant information and up to date local business service details, to help with the smooth running of their company in even the most economical unstable environment.

Midlink: Ensuring an efficient service
MidLink M7/M8 Limited is charged with the responsibility for the operations of the M7/M8 Portlaoise Toll Plaza and associated project road.

A winning partnership between Frank Keane Motors and VW Commercial
One of the most-respected names in the motor trade in Ireland, Frank Keane has joined forces with Volkswagen to become Dublin’s newest VW dealer.

New season, new race truck for Renault
The new race truck for Renault Trucks-MKR Technology was unveiled at the first race of the 2013 FIA European Truck Racing Championship.

Irish companies head to UK for trade mission
Representatives from 55 Irish-based companies are on a business mission to London today and tomorrow, which represents Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s largest ever international business mission.

DHL ship new Mercedes
Logistics provider DHL shipped the latest generation of the Mercedes S-Class to its international premiere this month in Hamburg.

Volvo increase deliveries
In April 9,562 Volvo trucks were delivered, an increase of 13% compared with the same month last year.

Customs uncover fuel laundering plant
A large scale illegal fuel laundering plant has been uncovered by customs.

IRU welcomes new EU revisions to digital tachograph rules
The IRU welcomes the agreement of the EU Institutions for a revision of rules concerning the use of the digital tachograph in road transport.

Shanowen Plant Hire Ltd are experts in ground clearance and demolition
For nearly 30 years, Shanowen Plant Hire Ltd has been trading as a successful family-run business specialising in plant hire, site clearance and demolition works among other things. Director Paddy Patton explains more.

Classic & new Scanias and Volvos to feature at Mondello Truck Show
Calling all owners of Scania Streamline and Volvo F88/89 series to line-up at the Mondello Truck Show 2013.

Krone provides high aperture side-loading solution for AGS European
AGS European, based in Abergavenny, Wales have chosen Krone to supply their latest curtainsiders.

Arkphire wins at the 2013 ICT Excellence Awards
Arkphire, a leading Irish IT Solutions provider, has won the ICT Project of the Year Award (Private Sector) for its work with Easytrip at the Annual ICT Excellence Awards 2013.

Big ships a big worry for ports
China Shipping Container Lines’ order for five 18,400teu ships signals another round of vessel upsizing, says analyst.

Irish firms secure major investment
Irish companies on a trade mission to the Czech Republic and Poland haved signed contracts with a potential value of €17m.

Total Produce remain on target
Fresh produce company Total Produce has said it is sticking to its earnings target of 8 to 8.8 cent per share for this year.

Local roads get attention
Minister of State Alan Kelly TD has announced details of a pilot Community Involvement Scheme for works on local roads.

Wincanton goes from strength to strength
Wincanton, who has a base in Ireland, has won a five-year warehousing and distribution contract renewal with Pernod Ricard UK, which will see the supply chain specialist take responsibility of Pernod’s UK warehousing, repacking and customer delivery transport operations.