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Cannabis valued at €1m seized from van
Police in Northern Ireland have seized cannabis valued at £800,000 (€1000,000) and arrested a 33-year-old man Derry.
Calls for fairer transport funding allocation
The European Parliament stakeholder has been called on to consult on road infrastructure funding to cover all modes of transport.
IRU calls on Member States to take action against road pirates
IRU General Delegate to the EU, Michael Nielsen, has called for urgent action from Member States against the increasing problems of attacks on truck drivers, their cargo and fuel.
French introduce new breathalyser
The Freight Transport Association has warned operators that from 1 July anyone driving a motorised vehicle in or through France will be required to carry a single-use disposable breathalyser kit.
Lights out? Not after 2015…
Leo Varadkar has hinted that it could become mandatory to drive with dimmed headlights switched on at all times in Ireland from 2015 onwards.
Large drugs haul at Dublin Port
Cannabis and cocaine with a street value of €330,000 has been seized by the authorities at Dublin Port.
Calls for more investment in transport infrastructure
European freight forwarders have called for more investment in transport infrastructure to drive growth in the EU economy.
More bad news for cash-strapped NI motorists
The latest financial blow for motorists in Northern Ireland is that the cost of a driving licence is set to increase by between 25% and 60%.
Monkey business in Florida
A Florida man was caught drink driving behind the wheel of his truck – with an exotic macaque monkey travelling illegally in the vehicle beside him.
Hauliers jailed for 37 years
Two hauliers have been jailed for 37 years in total after trying to smuggle over £5 million worth of drugs into the UK.
Learner drivers breaking the law
It has emerged that 43% of learner drivers persist to drive whilst unaccompanied.
Report tells of smuggling problem
Retail Ireland, the IBEC group that represents the retail sector, has welcomed the publication of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) Ireland’s Illicit Tobacco Trade Review 2011 and urged the immediate implementation of the report’s recommendations to curb the illegal cigarette market.
FTA launch transport guide
The Freight Transport Association has published the 17th edition of its annual European Road Transport Guide for UK-based road transport operators visiting countries in the EU and beyond.
IRU appoints a new Honorary Member
IRU General Assembly today awarded the distinction of IRU Honorary Member to Mr Klaus Schröder for his long-standing contribution to IRU’s activities and achievements.
ETSC urges for zero tolerance to alcohol on EU roads
The ETSC launched its latest publication which tracks national progress in fighting drink driving and outlines good practice examples from four European countries.
EC threat to seven nations over Working Time Directive
The European Commission is urging seven non-compliant countries to apply the Working Time Directive to self-employed hauliers.
Hostages taken by man refused haulage licence
There was a frightening hostage situation at Advantage HGV’s training offices in Central London on Friday.
Men in court over Navan drugs seizure
Two men are in court this morning after a cannabis seizure in Navan on Friday.
IRHA positive after latest meeting with Dept. of Finance Working Group
The Irish Road Haulage Association has today, the 25th of April, stated that engagement with the Department of Finance Working Group remains positive in seeking an Essential User Fuel Rebate for licensed road haulage operators and to tighten up on the availability of Marked Gas Oil which is used in the fuel laundering process.
Licence checking made easy
The Freight Transport Association, in conjunction with Licence Bureau, the country’s leading provider of secure driver licence checks, is now offering a driver licence checking service specifically tailored for FTA members, to be launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show.
IRU creates new workshop
Combined road/rail transport only plays a minor role in modern logistics concepts compared to intermodal transport.
IRHA calls for fuel rebate. Again.
It has emerged that the Government took a staggering €2 billion in excise duty on fuel during 2011.
Thieves steal 14,000kg of prawns from truck
An investigation is under way following the theft of 14,000kg of fresh prawns in Co Armagh.
IRU Secretary General receives special honorary award
The eighth IRU International Road Transport conference honoured IRU Secretary General Martin Marmy.
IBEC launches Driving Ireland’s Recovery campaign
At a breakfast briefing in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, IBEC today launched its ‘Driving Ireland’s Recovery campaign: The business community’s ambition for Ireland’, and said the Irish economy has the potential to grow by 3-4% per year, over twice the EU average, over the next 20 years.
Volvo to appeal $72m fine
Volvo is set to appeal a fine of over $72m following an unfavourable court ruling in the US pertaining to its 2005 year Penta engines.
Clamping "unfair", survey finds
75% of motorists who have had their vehicles clamped in the past twelve months feel it was unfair.
CILT Annual Dinner & ILTA 2012
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport held its Annual Dinner & Irish Logistics & Transport Awards 2012 recently.
Leap card reaches two million mark
Well over 2 million journeys have now taken place using the new integrated transport ticket for Dublin – the Leap Card.
IRU organise delegation
The IRU Permanent Delegation for Africa has organised, in partnership with the Cameroonian Transport Association (OPSTAC), a two-day international seminar on the importance and benefits of implementing the key trade and international road transport facilitation.
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