Superquinn & McElvaney Motors: 'Fresh Thinking', 'Fresh Trucking'
McElvaney Motors Ltd is pleased to announce the delivery of 13 new R420 Scania Tractor Units to Superquinn and it’s distribution partner, Wincanton!

A proud history; a bright future
Renowned distribution specialist Colkar Transport is celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2007. To mark this watershed date, the company has re-located to brand new state-of-the-art premises, thereby ensuring that customers can continue to count on an exceptionally strong and reliable service.

The supply chain specialists
Hy-Tech Logistics is an independent third party logistics company which provides a complete range of supply chain services to the supply chain marketplace in Ireland and the Middle East.

Pallet sales proving a worthy livelihood
Although MPW Logistics Ltd. has only been in business over a year, the company has already made an immediate impact in the sale of pallets, as co-owner Pat Walsh tells Cian O’Raghallaigh.

Boom times ahead for Moffett under new licence agreement
MOFFETT, the largest manufacturer of truck-mounted forklifts, is to build a new type of machine, equipped with a highly versatile and revolutionary telescopic boom, as part of a worldwide licensing agreement with its developers, Combilift, based in Clontibret, Ireland.

Ireland gets 100% road mapping coverage
GPS Ireland, Ireland’s leading GPS consultancy firm, has confirmed that Irish motorists are to benefit from 100% road coverage mapping - the most detailed mapping yet available for Ireland.

Skills for Logistics joins Skills Centre to raise industry's profile
Skills for Logistics - the Sector Skills Council for the freight logistics industries - has renewed its support for the Skills Centre at this year’s CV Show and ATS.

Palletised and sanitised
Since it was launched as a central collection/delivery hub in Mullingar in July 2004, PalletXpress has enjoyed phenomenal success. Irish Trucker caught up with MD Tommy Carr to get an update.

ChangingWorlds' global approach wins DHL Exporter of the Year 2005 award
Dublin-based ChangingWorlds has been chosen as the overall winner of theDHL Exporter of the Year 2005 Award.

"McElvaney Motors - Ringt on Target!"
McElvaney Motors is pleased to announce the sale of 20 new Scania R420 trucks to Target Express Ireland.

Identifying the role of RoRo in Europe's future transport
Leading oil products distribution specialist Reynolds Logistics has taken delivery of three new Mercedes-Benz tractor units, one Actros and two Axors to add to its large fleet of Mercedes-Benz trucks

Nightfreight choose PFB for efficiency and service
Nightfreight Depot 26 has recently taken delivery of five vehicles which have been supplied by leading vehicle rental company PFB Self Drive.

The Kings of storage
Many companies often like to branch out into other areas of business to help supplement their income, but not many can rival the Terry King Group.

PalleXpress joins forces with the Pall-Ex Network
Pall-Ex, the UK and Europe’s no 1 pallet distribution network, has appointed a new member to its freight distribution network.

FIDEUS to promote efficient deliveries across Europe
A number of companies from the logistics and automotive industries have joined forces with a view to developing a more efficient and environmentally friendly delivery system for cities across Europe.

Culina expands direct daily deliveries to Northern Ireland
UK transport and logistics specialists Culina Logistics is building up a considerable client base in Northern Ireland, the company has reported.

Quayside with ECS
ECS European Containers N.V. was founded in the European port of Zeebrugge in Belgium. Irish Trucker takes a look at the companyÕs Irish activities with Operations Manager Martin OÕShea.

Warehousing and more
LoughranÕs Stores Ltd is cutting a dash in the warehousing and distribution sectors, from it base in Haggardstown, Co. Louth.

Major investment programme nears completion
Moffett Engineering Limited, a world leader in the manufacture of truck-mounted forklifts, will complete an £8.2 million investment programme to its factory in Dundalk in June.

Moffett launches M8 range
The M8, the first of a new generation of truck-mounted forklifts to be manufactured by Moffett Engineering in Dundalk, has been launched in Ireland.

Schenker is set to soar in Ireland
Schenker Stinnes Logistics is one of the world’s leading integrated logistics providers employing some 38,000 people globally. Director Paul Hyland gave Irish Trucmker an overview of its Irish operations.

Ace's rapid expansion continues
Jimmy Walsh (left) of Dara Creative Communications with Mark Tracey (Ace Express Pallets)

Nolan gets IIFA job
Pat Nolan of Two Way Forwarding and Logistics has been elected President of the Irish International Freight Association. Nolan has served for more than 20 years on the Council of the Association.

Aisle-Master up the space and pace for Castlecool
The delivery of a gas-powered Aisle-Master articulated forklift truck to integrated logistics provider Castlecool has enabled the company to maximise the storage density at its new warehouse complex in Dundalk.

New freight network opened in Mullingar
A new road haulage initiative, PalletXpress Ltd, was recently launched by the Minister for Transport Seamus Brennan in Mullingar. Company managing director and well-known GAA personality Tommy Carr explains more.

COLkar goes from strength to strength
Husband and wife Colm and Karen Mooney are steeped in the best traditions of the haulage industry. Their company, Colkar Transport Warehousing and Distribution continues to go from strength to strength despite the general malaise, which pervades the sector.

Haulier of the Year 2004
Dublin-based Alltrans collected the highly coveted ‘Haulier of the Year’ award at the IRHA Conference in Bunratty, Co Clare over the Easter weekend.

At last ... the total solution for the transport & logistics industry!
When Paul Tuohy, MD of Alltrans decided he wanted to take his business to the next level, he looked around the market place and realised very quickly that the transport management packages available all had shortcomings and were not sufficiently comprehensive to satisfy growing customer demands.

Up up and away
Lufthansa Cargo is headquartered in Ireland at Cargo Terminal 3, Corballis Park, Dublin Airport. Operations manager Daniel Reich gave an overview of the company’s operations to Irish Trucker.

Kealey's container hub makes waves in the midlands
Container haulage specialist Martin Kealey recently opened a container storage depot on a four-acre site at Clonminan Industrial Estate, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.

Galway student awarded scholarship by National Institute for Transport and Logistics
Gillian Dunlop from Athenry, Co Galway has been selected as the winner of the DHL Scholarship for the National Institute for Transport and Logistics (NITL) MSc in supply Chain Management (SCM).

PalletXpress set to shake up sector
The palletised freight sector is set for a major shakeup with the arrival of new entrant PalletXpress, based in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

An up-lifting experience
Lift - Technology specialises in the removal and installation of heavy equipment for the print, pharmaceutical, electronic and engineering sectors. It also runs a thriving forklift sales and hire business. Words: John Loughran

35 years behind the wheel
Alan Singleton has just completed 35 years service with Moira-based Allen Logistics (Northern Ireland) Ltd, a member of the Fortec Pallet Distribution Network.

This Achilles has no weakness
Achilles Express is one of Ireland’s leading nationwide distribution and logistics specialists. This status has been achieved through an unwavering insistence on the very highest level of quality service, an approach that has served the company and its customers well to date and should continue to do so for the duration of Achilles‘ life.

The not so far Far East with Avant Air and Sea
Avant Air and Sea the collective name for Avant Air Ltd. and Avant Shipping Agencies specialises in moving exports / imports to and from the Far East. Director Roy Smythe gave Irish Trucker a run down on its operations.

Celsius chooses Thermo King
Celsius First, one of the UK’s leading providers of frozen and chilled logistics, is rolling out the implementation of Thermo King’s remote data downloading system, R:COM to its natural fleet.

Food for thought at Boyne Valley
Liam O'Brien joined Boyne Valley Foods in January 2002 to carry out a root and branch examination of the Group's transport requirements. In little more than two years he has completely overhauled the distribution function.

A new breed of transport solutions provider
C21 Distribution is one of a new breed of transport solutions providers. Director Paul Leogue reviewed the company's 'raison d'etre' with John Loughran.

Laois Co Co. plans E250 million hub
Laois County Council has unveiled ambitious plans to create a transport and logistics hub, with the potential to create 5,000 jobs, on the outskirts of Portlaoise.

Hyster business partner network goes from strength to strength
Hyster Europe continues to boost its business partner network in Europe.

Spring to it
The Gleeson Group, based in Borrisoleigh, Co. Tipperary produces Tipperary Natural Spring Water, a world renowned Irish export. Irish Trucker took a look at its distribution function.

Doran has Aisle-Mastered it
Doran Transport, based in Carnew in Co. Wicklow has taken delivery of an Aisle-Master forklift for use in its recently extended warehouse.

SerCom Solutions and Kuehne & Nagel forge partnership
SerCom Solutions Limited and Kuehne & Nagel, have entered into a strategic partnership to combine their respective capabilities in global logistics and supply chain management solutions.

New centre of excellence at Dundalk
Moffett Engineering Ltd is to make a significant investment over the next three years at its plant in Dundalk Co. Louth as part of a major ongoing programme to increase and streamline production.

Truck-mounted forklift market leaders join forces
Moffett Engineering Ltd and Kooiaap bv, the two biggest names in truck-mounted forklifts have joined forces. The new organisation to be re-named MOFFETT-KOOI, will become the largest organisation of its kind in the world.

Door to door
Masonite Ireland, part of the worldwide Masonite International group, produces door facings, for supply throughout Europe from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Distribution manager Gerry Philips and purchasing manager Brendan Dee spoke about distribution with John Loughran.

Perish the thought
Fresh produce company; Sam Dennigan & Co. has one of the “tastiest” fleets of trucks and trailers in Ireland. Transport manager Brian Jones gave Irish Trucker an overview of the company’s operations.

The Italian Job
Dessie Duffy isn’t quite sure how he ended up running his own successful transport and logistics company, but he is happy fate nudged him in the right direction. John Loughran reports.

Cool running
Southgate Distribution, the Ireland / UK refrigerated groupage specialist is celebrating 10 years in the business this year. Managing director John Buckley tells John Loughran how the former freight forwarder has evolved into a fully-fledged haulage company.

New centre of excellence in Dundalk
Moffett Engineering Ltd is to make a significant investment over the next three years at its plant in Dundalk, Co. Louth, as part of a major ongoing programme to increase and streamline production.

Big enough to cope, small enough to care
AC Forwarding with offices in Rotterdam and Dublin is a specialist freight forwarder with a penchant for lift-on lift-off reefer distribution between Ireland and the Benelux countries. Director and general manager of the Dublin operation Michael Connolly gave Irish Trucker an overview of the company's operations.

Real-time delivery of Beckham Books by TNT
One of the greatest security operations ever undertaken by TNT Network Logistics ended at midnight on Friday, 12 September, when the long-awaited David Beckham autobiography was finally released to the public.

Moffett - A critical part of the cold chain
Moffett, manufacturers of the world’s most advanced truck mounted forklift is playing a vital role in the cold chain process and helping to keep the nation’s frozen and chilled foods fresh from the moment they leave the supplier to arrival at the local supermarket or storage site.

Brewing up a storm
Seagael International (Ireland) is proof positive that small can be beautiful in the world of international freight forwarding. Founder Gerry Norton gave Irish Trucker an overview of the company's operations.

The generation game
Roadtrain Ltd is a third generation family run distribution, logistics and warehousing company with few peers. For more than 50 years, the company has catered for the needs of a veritable feast of blue-chip companies, throughout the island.
John Loughran reports.

Roadrunner on line
In a time of ever dwindling margins in the road haulage industry, small transport operators could save E200 per week or E10,400 per annum, by installing 'Roadrunner Professional' the latest labour and cost saving solution from Road Tech Ireland Ltd. John Loughran reports.

Irish Supply Chain Management Services Directory 2003/2004
Since its first edition in 1987 the highly successful Irish Transport and Logistics Services Directory has become the definitive guide to such services and the companies providing them in Ireland.

Sifcon expands business with TNT Network Logistics
Sifcon International Plc, a major importer and distributor of gift and housewares under the SIL brand, has renewed its contract with TNT Network Logistics.

The LYNX effect
LYNX Logistics & Transport Solutions has come a long way in a short space of time. We caught up with co-owner Helen O’Neill to discuss the Galway-headquartered company’s success to date.

Licensed to haul
Dawn Farm Distribution is the licensed haulage division of the Dawn group of companies. UK exports manager, Mark Curtis gave Irish Trucker an insight into the company's operations.

Hyster's Matrix 1000 not out
When the 1000th production model of Hyster’s groundbreaking reach truck, the Matrix, rolled off the production line at the Hyster plant in Italy earlier this month, it spotlighted the runaway success which the company has achieved in the reach truck market.

Hyster Europe benefits from £33.5m investment in Craigavon plant
Hyster internal combustion lift trucks, manufactured at the NMHG (Nacco Materials Handling Group) plant in Craigavon, Co. Armagh, will benefit from huge investment to establish the facility as a dedicated manufacturing Centre of Excellence.

Guaranteed By Me
Staff at Dundalk, Co. Louth based Moffett Engineering, home of the Moffett Mounty truck mounted forklift, knows exactly where the buck stops when it comes to building a quality product - it stops with them.

New Crossland ADR GP tankers for Brit European
Brit European Transport, one of the best known road haulage, distribution and warehousing companies in Europe, has just taken delivery of two new 30,000 litre ADR GP tankers from Crossland Tankers.

Hyster's high performance electrics
Hyster has recently introduced the latest addition to it’s range of technologically advanced, high performance electric trucks; the J2.00-3.20XM ACX.

Longford's shining light
It's not all doom and gloom in the road haulage industry. An occasional shaft of light can still be seen on the horizon, if you know where to look. Barry Express Longford Ltd. is a prime example of a road haulage company making light of Ireland's inclement economic conditions. John Loughran reports.

Hyster introduces the enhanced SpaceSaver
With the launch of the enhanced SpaceSaver S3.50XM(S) range of forklift trucks, Hyster has dramatically widened the purchase options available to companies looking for a highly productive heavy-duty truck with a compact design and tight turning circle.

Baku looks to the future
Baku GLS Ltd, based at Rosslare Harbour in Co Wexford specialise in full and part load door-to-door distribution to and from Western and Eastern Europe. Director of Transport, Leslie Devereux gave John Loughran an overview of the company’s operations as it approaches its third anniversary.

The Irish Transport & Logistics Services Directory 2002
The latest edition of the Irish Transport and Logistics Services Directory is now available. As ever, it provides a definitive guide to the transport and logistics industries in Ireland.

Hyster Europe's new on-line presence
If you are in the market for a lift truck you should check out Hyster's redesigned website, www.hyster.co.uk.

Greater Dublin freight survey will predict future demands
The Irish Road Haulage Association has agreed to participate in a regional freight study for the greater Dublin area which is being conducted by a team of leading consultants on behalf of the Dublin Transport Office.

Hyster announces increased applications versatility for it's H3.50-5.50XM FLT Series
The H3.50-5.50XM FLT series has proven itself popular amongst forklift users, offering the best in driver comfort and operating costs, as well as being easy to drive, easy to service and built to withstand the rigours of those applications where durability and uptime are essential.

Cold storage option on the Hyster Reach truck
Hysters aim when planning the design of the Matrix Reach truck was to create a truck customers in the market wanted.

Dwyer wins prestigious award
Ned Dwyer, Transport Manager with M&J Gleeson & Co in Thurles, is this year’s winner of the ABX Logistics Award for the student who achieved the highest result in the first year of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport’s distance learning programme.

Hyster launches new model
Hyster has introduced a special Raised Operator version of its H3.50-5.50X series.

Hyster expands its reachstacker product line
Hyster has introduced the new YardMaster range of container handling reachstackers to its European markets.

A reach truck with big market reach
The new R1.4-R2.5 Reach Truck, the flagship of Hyster’s warehouse truck range, is the culmination of three years of intensive work by the company’s warehouse truck division.

A quiver full of arrows
Cargo 2000 Ltd., based in Ratoath in Co Meath was established in 1995 as a specialist freight forwarder to service the requirements of blue-chip companies in Ireland.

20 not out!
Liam Connolly (RoadFreight) based in Lisnaskea in Co Fermanagh celebrated 20 years in business in 2001. This close-knit family run concern epitomises the very heart and soul of the Irish transport industry.

Asia, The Americas and beyond
Panalpina is one of the worldÕs leading global logistics services providers, with more than 400 offices located in over 200 countries on six continents.

King of all it surveys
The rise of Cargo King is one of the mid-west’s undoubted success stories over the last ten years. David Sheedy outlines Cargo King’s evolution since its foundation in 1985.

Specialists in commercial warehousing and distribution
We talk to Russell Goode from the Hopkins Group which started in merchandising and then made the natural progression into its present field.

Door to Door
BF Freight offers a complete door-to-door logistics package including warehousing and distribution, shipping and freight forwarding, worldwide groupage and a ship agency.

That Lynx effect
Lynx Transport, a subsidiary of the Lynx Group is a prime example of a transport operator that has grown and prospered by adapting to the ever changing needs of the market. Operations Manager Enda McDonnell gave John Loughran an overview of the company’s success story.

Coming ashore in Donegal
Rockall Logistics Teo. is a relative newcomer to the Irish Logistics scene. The company was formed early in 2000 by Mr. Bill Jones and Mr. Gerard McNern and is based in Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal.

Securicor Omega updates Trailer Fleet with TIP
Securicor Omega Container Logistics (SOCL) are updating their trailer fleet with the delivery of 100 new sliding skeletals on a 3 year lease from TIP.

Servicing the "blue chips"
T.D.G. Contract Logistics is pan European organisation servicing the logistics requirements of major “blue chip” customers across the Continent.

Communication kings
Established five years ago, Hugo International Ireland Ltd. trading as Universal Radio and Data Communications are experts in the field of data communications. Based at St. Margarets in Co. Dublin the company offers a range of products ideally suited for the transport operator. Projects Development Manager, John Carey, spoke with Irish Trucker.

Eircom's logistics' operations
In a market of change Central Warehouse Manager, Michael Linnie talks of the tasks on hand at Eircom’s Clondalkin location.

Strong as an ox
T.L.T. Logistics was formed in January last year to act as the distribution arm of T.L.T (International) Ltd., who specialise in the export of live Bovine, Ovine and Swine, Paolo Garavelli took time out from his busy schedule to speak with Irish Trucker.

A touch of Italian flair
Euro-Med Ireland Logistics Ltd., was established in December 1999 to operate a car distribution terminal in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork from where it imports and distributes Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars throughout Ireland.

Staying ahead of the posse
The haulage business may be a thriving industry these days but competition has seldom been more intense among hauliers nationwide. Joe McGowan of Castlebellingham is revelling in the challenge presented to him and his company.

Handling & Storage Equipment Ltd.
In April of this year world renowned fork truck manufacturer Linde Lansing acquired a majority shareholding in Dublin based Handling & Storage Equipment Ltd.. H.S.E.L.’s Managing Director, Tony Cooke explained the benefits of being part of a multi national company to John Loughran.