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FTA Ireland makes appointment
The newly former Freight Transport Association’s Irish branch has appointed Declan McKeon as its Head of Policy and he will act as the voice for logistics’ firms in the country.
Norbert expand services
One of the world’s leading logistics firms has acquired a US based freight forwarding company to increase its profit margin by 64%.
Bradley Transport - keeping things fresh
Not one to be in the limelight, Peter Bradley MD of Bradley Transport (also an avid Arsenal fan) tells Irish Trucker his company is immensely proud of its volume growth and the growing respect for its brand name, but, equally he is happy for the business to expand organically.
Report shows concerns for businesses
A study has revealed that 38% of Irish businesses are in danger of closing down over the next 12 months; a frightening statistic to say the least.
Nightline gets ’Back to School’ delivery contract
Nightline has been appointed by the UK’s biggest educational supplies company to handle its work with schools across Ireland.
Logistics firms breathe sigh of relief
Many Irish logistics businesses are relieved to hear the news that industrial action will not be taken at six of the U.K’s main airports.
Axed haulage workers hold out hope
The news that a Tipperary based haulage company was ceasing to trade with immediate effect earlier this week has been eased with the prospect that many of those who lost their jobs could be rehired by another transport firm.
Exports on the rise
The Irish Exporters Association has revealed that the value of exports from the country this year has risen by 3.4%, signaling a boost to the economy.
Kerry Group set to expand
The Kerry Group, which has a large transport section is to make an offer for Cork-based Newmarket Co-operative Creameries Limited.
Fire damage causes job losses
A fire at a wood manufacturing plant in Wicklow has caused the loss of 60 jobs, which includes the transport section of the business.
Work thefts on the rise
Almost 70% of Irish workers have admitted to a survey carried out that they steal from their workplace and the haulage industry hasn’t survived the indiscretions.
DHL expand service
Despite, making major cutbacks in its Irish branch last year; worldwide courier DHL Global Forwarding has added two new services to its portfolio.
Weekly job losses reach 1,300 mark
New figures released show that over 1,300 jobs have been lost every week since the start of the year with the haulage industry not surviving the cull.
FTA to host Dangerous Goods Conference
The Freight Transport Association, which has recently set up a branch here in Ireland, will be hosting two conferences in the U.K discussing Dangerous Goods Legislation.
Cigarettes worth €140k seized in warehouse
A joint operation between customs and gardai has uncovered €140,000 worth of illegal cigarettes from an unused warehouse in County Monaghan.
Francis Ely Transport Ltd. - still going strong
By providing a quality, affordable and punctual service for the past eleven years, Francis Ely Transport Ltd. has developed into one of the premier haulage firms in the south east.
Distribution company announce profit
Wholesale distribution company Barry Group is not letting the recession get the better of them after it announced pre-tax profits of €3 million for 2009.
Location, location, location
Operating out of Athlone, Quinn Transport is ideally located to provide a top-class transportation and distribution service throughout Ireland (and further afield).
Logistics sector to have its say
Following the launch of FTA Ireland last month, the logistic sector in the country will have more of a voice than ever before.
TPN Invests €100k in Advertising Campaign
Despite the recession forcing many companies to slash their advertising budgets, TPN, the dominant player in the delivery of palletised freight around Ireland, is launching an Irish nationwide advertising campaign this month.
Kerry investment to boost Hauliers workload
Plans for a €4.7bn investment in Tralee, Co Kerry will see many haulage firms benefit from the 4,000 jobs that could be created.
Wheeling and dealing the Keelings way
Keelings is the leading Irish fruit distributor and specialises in supplying a large customer base with fresh produce sourced from all over the world.
Freight forward experts
Coming up on a fifth decade in business, Irish Express Cargo has grown from being a small haulage outfit to Ireland’s oldest freight forwarder. Frances Murphy is the company’s Freight Manager at their Cork base and told Irish Trucker all about what they have to offer and their plans for the future.
Down distribution centre secures new contract
The logistics sector in Northern Ireland got a welcome boost with the news that Tradeteam, the drinks logistics firm, has expanded its secondary distribution contact with brewer Molson Coors.
Major companies increase their involvement in freight forwarding
While medium and large sized companies have been aggressively moving into the freight forwarding companies the major players on a global and pan-European basis have been moving ahead of the rest of the field with further expansion of their portfolios.
ACS&T to provide top customer service with Edge Worldwide Logistics
A partnership involving Associated Cold Stores and Transport (ACS&T) Logistics and Edge Worldwide Logistics is set to cut costs for clients involved in the exporting frozen goods sector.
Freight forwarding service an option for road hauliers
The move by some UK road haulage operators into the freight forwarding business looks set to grow as transport companies bid to control rates in the sector.
Nightline increases services with UK Pallets link-up
Customers of Irish based courier operators Nightline will see an expansion of their customer base through a link-up with UK Pallets.
Success reaps rewards for Allen Logistics
The haulage industry has suffered greatly in recent years due to the current economic recession; hikes in diesel and insurance prices along with other drawbacks. However, the prestigious annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistic Awards proved that all involved in the transport sector were willing to pull together during these difficult times.
UK’s third largest rail freight operator bought by Eurotunnel
Eurotunnel, operators the Channel Tunnel, has bought itself into the rail freight business with the recent acquisition of the UK’s third largest rail freight operator First GBRf (formerly GB Railfreight) from transport giant FirstGroup for £31m.
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