HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management.

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Three of Groupe PSA’s brands Peugeot, Citröen & Opel are imported and distributed by the Gowan Group in Ireland. On the occasion of the Peugeot eExpert, Citröen eDispatch & Opel Vivaro-e winning the coveted International Van of the Year Award 2021 (IVOTY), the Managing Directors of the three aforementioned brands were presented with the

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TRANSPORT COMPANIES EXPECT DRIVER SHORTAGES TO INTENSIFY Transport companies however forecast driver shortages to intensify again in 2021 as economies recover and demand for transport services increases. European companies are expecting a 17% shortfall in drivers this year. This shortfall is expected to reach 18% in Mexico, 20% in Turkey, 24% in Russia, and almost one third in Uzbekistan. UK TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT: IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAULIERS ON As the current circumstances are very challenging for the haulage sector the UK Transport Department is working to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for hauliers after the Transition Period ends. it’s statement reads: Latest position “We continue to work hard to finalise an overall trade agreement with the EU. That agreement should GRIMALDI LINE OPENS A BREXIT BUSTING CORK/ANTWERP SERVICE Grimaldi Line has launched a twice weekly Cork/Antwerp freight ferry operation. The 3810-lane metre freight ferry Eurocargo Bari will sail twice weekly from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal carrying unaccompanied trailers, writes Howard Knott. The Naples based and long-established Grimaldi Line has been operating Con/Ro services through Ringaskiddy to Mediterranean, African and Scandinavian NEW REPORT: ‘FUTURE ROLE OF GAS IN TRANSPORT’ Gas-powered heavy good vehicles (HGVs), powered initially by biomethane and then hydrogen, are key to decarbonising commercial transport, according to an international report launched last week. The report, entitled ‘Future role of gas in transport’, looked at decarbonisation options for transport including the production, distribution and use of electricity, biomethane, bio-substitute CHATROU CONSULTANTS SHOW EMERGING TRENDS IN EUROPEAN BUS The volume of 2,062 electric city buses in 2020 is a 22.3% increase to the volume of 1,685 electric city buses in 2019. A volume of 13,140 city buses in 2020 is after the record year 2019 (with 14,403 city buses) still a very good number and only 8.8% lower. What is remarkable as well is the growth, especially of CNG engines, in the

Intercity

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SMARTH2.

FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment HARRIS GROUP FURTHER INVESTS IN UK WITH NEW WARRINGTON HQ The Harris Group though its newly created Harris Maxus division has increased the commitment to grow its MAXUS Commercial Vehicle operations in the UK after announcing its plans to open a headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The Dublin-based commercial vehicles distribution company, which had had a business presence in the British market for decades has HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management.

PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Three of Groupe PSA’s brands Peugeot, Citröen & Opel are imported and distributed by the Gowan Group in Ireland. On the occasion of the Peugeot eExpert, Citröen eDispatch & Opel Vivaro-e winning the coveted International Van of the Year Award 2021 (IVOTY), the Managing Directors of the three aforementioned brands were presented with the

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TRANSPORT COMPANIES EXPECT DRIVER SHORTAGES TO INTENSIFY Transport companies however forecast driver shortages to intensify again in 2021 as economies recover and demand for transport services increases. European companies are expecting a 17% shortfall in drivers this year. This shortfall is expected to reach 18% in Mexico, 20% in Turkey, 24% in Russia, and almost one third in Uzbekistan. UK TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT: IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAULIERS ON As the current circumstances are very challenging for the haulage sector the UK Transport Department is working to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for hauliers after the Transition Period ends. it’s statement reads: Latest position “We continue to work hard to finalise an overall trade agreement with the EU. That agreement should GRIMALDI LINE OPENS A BREXIT BUSTING CORK/ANTWERP SERVICE Grimaldi Line has launched a twice weekly Cork/Antwerp freight ferry operation. The 3810-lane metre freight ferry Eurocargo Bari will sail twice weekly from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal carrying unaccompanied trailers, writes Howard Knott. The Naples based and long-established Grimaldi Line has been operating Con/Ro services through Ringaskiddy to Mediterranean, African and Scandinavian NEW REPORT: ‘FUTURE ROLE OF GAS IN TRANSPORT’ Gas-powered heavy good vehicles (HGVs), powered initially by biomethane and then hydrogen, are key to decarbonising commercial transport, according to an international report launched last week. The report, entitled ‘Future role of gas in transport’, looked at decarbonisation options for transport including the production, distribution and use of electricity, biomethane, bio-substitute CHATROU CONSULTANTS SHOW EMERGING TRENDS IN EUROPEAN BUS The volume of 2,062 electric city buses in 2020 is a 22.3% increase to the volume of 1,685 electric city buses in 2019. A volume of 13,140 city buses in 2020 is after the record year 2019 (with 14,403 city buses) still a very good number and only 8.8% lower. What is remarkable as well is the growth, especially of CNG engines, in the

Intercity

GENCOMM SPRING ’21 SERIES OF H₂ WEBINARS GenComm Spring ’21 Series of H₂ Webinars. 152. Hydrogen is the catalyst driving Europe’s energy transition. Optimising this journey delivering SMARTH2 through valorization of the hydrogen supply chain, production, storage and use is key to creating a successful hydrogen Europe. The GenComm Spring Series of H2 webinars is focused on

SMARTH2.

FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment HARRIS GROUP FURTHER INVESTS IN UK WITH NEW WARRINGTON HQ The Harris Group though its newly created Harris Maxus division has increased the commitment to grow its MAXUS Commercial Vehicle operations in the UK after announcing its plans to open a headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The Dublin-based commercial vehicles distribution company, which had had a business presence in the British market for decades has HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management. RATHLIN & VALENTIA ISLANDS Established in 2003, JJDS Publications t/a Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder,

Fleet Maritime and

RARE 1960 BEDFORD CA CONVERTED VAN UP FOR SALE The first is a very rare 1960 Bedford Utilabrake Van, an original Martin Walker factory converted 10 seater. This van featured in Series 14 with Mike and Ed. The second is again a rare car, the 1968 Fiat 500F Berlina which underwent a full body and paint restoration in Italy in 2013. At the same time, the interior was retrimmed and the

engine

NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ANNOUNCED With 30,000 new logistics workers needed over the next few years to keep supply chain operations afloat in the Republic of Ireland, the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the road transport sector, has announced the nation’s first academic qualification for commercial driving, funded by the Government’s Higher Education Authority (HEA), in STREETDECK FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLE (FCEV) PREMIERED AT StreetDeck Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) premiered at Euro Bus Expo. 4249. Visitors to the Wrightbus stand at this year’s Euro Bus Expo 2018 (EBE) witnessed the ground-breaking StreetDeck Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) – the first double deck in the world to use fuel cell technology to deliver zero emissions in operation. EU COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INCREASE BY 4.3% : IRISH HGV MARKET Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were up 12.5% (1,644) on May 2017 (1,461) and year to date have increased by 5.9% (15,943). Meanwhile new Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have declined 4.2% for the month of May (228) compared to the EY REPORT ON THE REOPENING OF THE WESTERN RAIL CORRIDOR The West on Track community campaign has described as ‘fundamentally flawed’ and ‘not fit for purpose’ a report by EY DKM consultants on the reopening of the Mayo-Galway section of the Western Rail Corridor. The EY report, believed to have cost in the region of €0.5m, has been published by the Department of Transport together FLEET TRANSPORT MAGAZINE APRIL 2020 Established in 2003, JJDS Publications t/a Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder,

Fleet Maritime and

HAULAGE COMPANY FOR SALE HAULAGE COMPANY FOR SALE IN THE NORTH WEST OF IRELAND Confidential Sale Long established Irish Company with a trusted reputation Broad diversity of active UK and Irish customers providing repeat work Excellent client retention record and scope for growth Ideal acquisition for strategic trade acquirer with national and international movements Strong customer base – Goodwill VECTO (VEHICLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION CALCULATION TOOL VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) is a virtual truck simulation programme which has been put in place to help heavy duty vehicle manufacturers meet the tough but essential CO₂ emission reduction target set out in the European Commission regulations by HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management. TRANSPORT COMPANIES EXPECT DRIVER SHORTAGES TO INTENSIFY Transport companies however forecast driver shortages to intensify again in 2021 as economies recover and demand for transport services increases. European companies are expecting a 17% shortfall in drivers this year. This shortfall is expected to reach 18% in Mexico, 20% in Turkey, 24% in Russia, and almost one third in Uzbekistan. FLEET TRANSPORT MAGAZINE APRIL 2020 Established in 2003, JJDS Publications t/a Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder,

Fleet Maritime and

GRIMALDI LINE OPENS A BREXIT BUSTING CORK/ANTWERP SERVICE Grimaldi Line has launched a twice weekly Cork/Antwerp freight ferry operation. The 3810-lane metre freight ferry Eurocargo Bari will sail twice weekly from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal carrying unaccompanied trailers, writes Howard Knott. The Naples based and long-established Grimaldi Line has been operating Con/Ro services through Ringaskiddy to Mediterranean, African and Scandinavian UK TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT: IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAULIERS ON As the current circumstances are very challenging for the haulage sector the UK Transport Department is working to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for hauliers after the Transition Period ends. it’s statement reads: Latest position “We continue to work hard to finalise an overall trade agreement with the EU. That agreement should FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment HARRIS GROUP FURTHER INVESTS IN UK WITH NEW WARRINGTON HQ The Harris Group though its newly created Harris Maxus division has increased the commitment to grow its MAXUS Commercial Vehicle operations in the UK after announcing its plans to open a headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The Dublin-based commercial vehicles distribution company, which had had a business presence in the British market for decades has XPO LOGISTICS TO CREATE A NEW BALLINA-WATERFORD RAIL At the Irish Exporters Association Western Council Roundtable Webinar, XPO Logistics outlined their progressive plans to create a new Ballina-Waterford rail freight service under contract with Irish Rail Freight Services. Its main client is Ballina Beverages, in which XPO has a long-standing business relationship, and the new ‘sustainable’ initiative will transport its soft drinks TTW ACQUIRES CARTWRIGHT TRAILERS AGENCY FOR IRELAND TTW acquires Cartwright Trailers agency for Ireland. 2175. TTW (Truck and Trailer Works), the established 32 county truck and trailer specialist services company has formed a new partnership with Cartwright, the renowned British trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer. Both companies announced their new partnership at a

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EU COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INCREASE BY 4.3% : IRISH HGV MARKET Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were up 12.5% (1,644) on May 2017 (1,461) and year to date have increased by 5.9% (15,943). Meanwhile new Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have declined 4.2% for the month of May (228) compared to the HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management. TRANSPORT COMPANIES EXPECT DRIVER SHORTAGES TO INTENSIFY Transport companies however forecast driver shortages to intensify again in 2021 as economies recover and demand for transport services increases. European companies are expecting a 17% shortfall in drivers this year. This shortfall is expected to reach 18% in Mexico, 20% in Turkey, 24% in Russia, and almost one third in Uzbekistan. FLEET TRANSPORT MAGAZINE APRIL 2020 Established in 2003, JJDS Publications t/a Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder,

Fleet Maritime and

GRIMALDI LINE OPENS A BREXIT BUSTING CORK/ANTWERP SERVICE Grimaldi Line has launched a twice weekly Cork/Antwerp freight ferry operation. The 3810-lane metre freight ferry Eurocargo Bari will sail twice weekly from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal carrying unaccompanied trailers, writes Howard Knott. The Naples based and long-established Grimaldi Line has been operating Con/Ro services through Ringaskiddy to Mediterranean, African and Scandinavian UK TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT: IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR HAULIERS ON As the current circumstances are very challenging for the haulage sector the UK Transport Department is working to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for hauliers after the Transition Period ends. it’s statement reads: Latest position “We continue to work hard to finalise an overall trade agreement with the EU. That agreement should FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment HARRIS GROUP FURTHER INVESTS IN UK WITH NEW WARRINGTON HQ The Harris Group though its newly created Harris Maxus division has increased the commitment to grow its MAXUS Commercial Vehicle operations in the UK after announcing its plans to open a headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The Dublin-based commercial vehicles distribution company, which had had a business presence in the British market for decades has XPO LOGISTICS TO CREATE A NEW BALLINA-WATERFORD RAIL At the Irish Exporters Association Western Council Roundtable Webinar, XPO Logistics outlined their progressive plans to create a new Ballina-Waterford rail freight service under contract with Irish Rail Freight Services. Its main client is Ballina Beverages, in which XPO has a long-standing business relationship, and the new ‘sustainable’ initiative will transport its soft drinks TTW ACQUIRES CARTWRIGHT TRAILERS AGENCY FOR IRELAND TTW acquires Cartwright Trailers agency for Ireland. 2175. TTW (Truck and Trailer Works), the established 32 county truck and trailer specialist services company has formed a new partnership with Cartwright, the renowned British trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer. Both companies announced their new partnership at a

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EU COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INCREASE BY 4.3% : IRISH HGV MARKET Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were up 12.5% (1,644) on May 2017 (1,461) and year to date have increased by 5.9% (15,943). Meanwhile new Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have declined 4.2% for the month of May (228) compared to the HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management. FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment RATHLIN & VALENTIA ISLANDS TWO islands at the opposite ends of the island of Ireland are making ‘energetic strides’ in the face of the COVID19 crisis to develop a new green hydrogen energy strategy for a new decade. Rathlin Island off the coast of County Antrim and Valentia Island off the coast of County Kerry are both committed to IRISH FERRIES’ PARENT RECORDS REVENUE DECREASE The Irish Continental Group (ICG), the parent company of Irish Ferries, has issued financial statements for its Ferry, Container and Terminal Divisions. Consolidated Group revenue in the period to 30 June 2020 was €130.8 million, a decrease of 21.6% compared with last year. Net debt at the end of June was €103.3 million (€71.8

million

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Kia Motors Corporation has planned the development of a new standard platform for next-generation military vehicles, strengthening the South Korean company’s capabilities in future military projects. Kia Motors plans to start manufacturing prototypes of mid-sized standard vehicles within this year and take the test evaluations by the South Korean Government in 2021. The company’s goal DFDS NEW IRELAND-FRANCE Open for business: When Optima Seaways departed Rosslare Europort for Dunkerque on 2 January, it officially launched DFDS’ new Ireland-France freight ferry route. The route enables exporters and forwarders to keep their transport within the EU and avoid the customs formalities that apply to transport passing via the UK land bridge. At

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Ray Aherne, retired ESB Fleet Manager, has just published his first novel, Ulser, a psychological thriller. As an introduction to the new 300 page paperback, Ray outlines the story line: An out-of-control employee, nicknamed Ulser, causes major disruption to the operations of Eirtran, a warehousing and distribution company. Ted Black, the new manager, cannot control SCANIA ADDS NEW (DC13 166) 540 HP 13-LITRE ENGINE Scania adds new (DC13 166) 540 hp 13-litre engine. 8679. Geared towards heavy-haul and forestry applications, Scania’s range of industry leading 13-litre engines is now complemented by a 540 hp version. The new engine – DC13 166 – is primarily intended for applications and customers where lots of power and drivability are in

demand while

TRITON (L200) ABSOLUTE FROM MITSUBISHI MOTORS Mitsubishi Motors Goes “ABSOLUTELY ” with Iconic Special Show Model. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has unveiled the TRITON ABSOLUTE, an iconic special show model of the acclaimed TRITON (L200 in Europe) that embodies the rugged, solid, and uncompromising nature of MMC’s flagship Pick-up at the 40th Bangkok International Motor

Show 2019.

LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING OPENS NEW MUNSTER BRANCH IN CORK Linde Material Handling opened its new Cork sales and service branch which also facilitates an extensive training facility on Friday 28 February. The facility is based at Foge Hill, just off the Kinsale Road Roundabout and as it can be accessed from the Cork Link Road its less than 10 minutes from the Jack Lynch Tunnel regardless of traffic. HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management. RATHLIN & VALENTIA ISLANDS TWO islands at the opposite ends of the island of Ireland are making ‘energetic strides’ in the face of the COVID19 crisis to develop a new green hydrogen energy strategy for a new decade. Rathlin Island off the coast of County Antrim and Valentia Island off the coast of County Kerry are both committed to HAULAGE COMPANY FOR SALE HAULAGE COMPANY FOR SALE IN THE NORTH WEST OF IRELAND Confidential Sale Long established Irish Company with a trusted reputation Broad diversity of active UK and Irish customers providing repeat work Excellent client retention record and scope for growth Ideal acquisition for strategic trade acquirer with national and international movements Strong customer base – Goodwill GRIMALDI LINE OPENS A BREXIT BUSTING CORK/ANTWERP SERVICE Grimaldi Line has launched a twice weekly Cork/Antwerp freight ferry operation. The 3810-lane metre freight ferry Eurocargo Bari will sail twice weekly from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal carrying unaccompanied trailers, writes Howard Knott. The Naples based and long-established Grimaldi Line has been operating Con/Ro services through Ringaskiddy to Mediterranean, African and Scandinavian FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment CLDN LAUNCHES NEW DUBLIN Luxembourg based, CLdN, is launching its second new Irish market service within a month with a Dublin-Liverpool-Santander link. The 2,300 lane metre Victorine is being switched from the Company’s Zeebrugge-Santander route and opens the new service, sailing from Dublin on Tuesday, 16 June. The service rotation will be a Tuesday evening departure from Dublin, then SCANIA ADDS NEW (DC13 166) 540 HP 13-LITRE ENGINE Scania trucks with 13-litre engines have been crowned ‘Green Truck’ for three consecutive years in Germany, and that is a remarkable feat.”. Scania is now offering five different performance steps of its most common engine, the inline six: 370, 410, 450, 500 and 540 hp. The new 540 iteration shares most of its technology with

its 500 hp

XPO LOGISTICS TO CREATE A NEW BALLINA-WATERFORD RAIL At the Irish Exporters Association Western Council Roundtable Webinar, XPO Logistics outlined their progressive plans to create a new Ballina-Waterford rail freight service under contract with Irish Rail Freight Services. Its main client is Ballina Beverages, in which XPO has a long-standing business relationship, and the new ‘sustainable’ initiative will transport its soft drinks TTW ACQUIRES CARTWRIGHT TRAILERS AGENCY FOR IRELAND TTW acquires Cartwright Trailers agency for Ireland. 2175. TTW (Truck and Trailer Works), the established 32 county truck and trailer specialist services company has formed a new partnership with Cartwright, the renowned British trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer. Both companies announced their new partnership at a

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EU COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INCREASE BY 4.3% : IRISH HGV MARKET Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were up 12.5% (1,644) on May 2017 (1,461) and year to date have increased by 5.9% (15,943). Meanwhile new Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have declined 4.2% for the month of May (228) compared to the HOME - FLEET TRANSPORT Established in 2003, Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder, Fleet Maritime and Green Fleet Management. RATHLIN & VALENTIA ISLANDS TWO islands at the opposite ends of the island of Ireland are making ‘energetic strides’ in the face of the COVID19 crisis to develop a new green hydrogen energy strategy for a new decade. Rathlin Island off the coast of County Antrim and Valentia Island off the coast of County Kerry are both committed to HAULAGE COMPANY FOR SALE HAULAGE COMPANY FOR SALE IN THE NORTH WEST OF IRELAND Confidential Sale Long established Irish Company with a trusted reputation Broad diversity of active UK and Irish customers providing repeat work Excellent client retention record and scope for growth Ideal acquisition for strategic trade acquirer with national and international movements Strong customer base – Goodwill GRIMALDI LINE OPENS A BREXIT BUSTING CORK/ANTWERP SERVICE Grimaldi Line has launched a twice weekly Cork/Antwerp freight ferry operation. The 3810-lane metre freight ferry Eurocargo Bari will sail twice weekly from Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal carrying unaccompanied trailers, writes Howard Knott. The Naples based and long-established Grimaldi Line has been operating Con/Ro services through Ringaskiddy to Mediterranean, African and Scandinavian FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment CLDN LAUNCHES NEW DUBLIN Luxembourg based, CLdN, is launching its second new Irish market service within a month with a Dublin-Liverpool-Santander link. The 2,300 lane metre Victorine is being switched from the Company’s Zeebrugge-Santander route and opens the new service, sailing from Dublin on Tuesday, 16 June. The service rotation will be a Tuesday evening departure from Dublin, then SCANIA ADDS NEW (DC13 166) 540 HP 13-LITRE ENGINE Scania trucks with 13-litre engines have been crowned ‘Green Truck’ for three consecutive years in Germany, and that is a remarkable feat.”. Scania is now offering five different performance steps of its most common engine, the inline six: 370, 410, 450, 500 and 540 hp. The new 540 iteration shares most of its technology with

its 500 hp

XPO LOGISTICS TO CREATE A NEW BALLINA-WATERFORD RAIL At the Irish Exporters Association Western Council Roundtable Webinar, XPO Logistics outlined their progressive plans to create a new Ballina-Waterford rail freight service under contract with Irish Rail Freight Services. Its main client is Ballina Beverages, in which XPO has a long-standing business relationship, and the new ‘sustainable’ initiative will transport its soft drinks TTW ACQUIRES CARTWRIGHT TRAILERS AGENCY FOR IRELAND TTW acquires Cartwright Trailers agency for Ireland. 2175. TTW (Truck and Trailer Works), the established 32 county truck and trailer specialist services company has formed a new partnership with Cartwright, the renowned British trailer and commercial vehicle body manufacturer. Both companies announced their new partnership at a

promotional

EU COMMERCIAL VEHICLES INCREASE BY 4.3% : IRISH HGV MARKET Official statistics released by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) show that total new Light Commercial Vehicle registrations (LCV) were up 12.5% (1,644) on May 2017 (1,461) and year to date have increased by 5.9% (15,943). Meanwhile new Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HGV) have declined 4.2% for the month of May (228) compared to the RECENT SALES BY EVM TO IRISH OPERATORS Galway Minibus Hire has taken delivery of a new EVM VS30 Avantgarde. This 16-seater is powered by the Daimler Euro 6 516 CDI 163hp Common Rail Direct Injection diesel engine. Transmission is the 7-Speed G Tronic Automatic gearbox. 16 EVM double diamond stitch executive class seats are equipped with 3-point seat belts and aisle folding FLEET TRANSPORT MAGAZINE APRIL 2020 Established in 2003, JJDS Publications t/a Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder,

Fleet Maritime and

RATHLIN & VALENTIA ISLANDS Established in 2003, JJDS Publications t/a Fleet Publications is the largest publisher of Transport orientated magazines in Ireland. Among its monthly and quarterly titles include Fleet Transport, Fleet Car, Fleet Van & Utility, Fleet Bus & Coach, Fleet Trailer & Body Builder,

Fleet Maritime and

NEW COMMERCIAL DRIVER APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME ANNOUNCED With 30,000 new logistics workers needed over the next few years to keep supply chain operations afloat in the Republic of Ireland, the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the road transport sector, has announced the nation’s first academic qualification for commercial driving, funded by the Government’s Higher Education Authority (HEA), in NEW REPORT: ‘FUTURE ROLE OF GAS IN TRANSPORT’ Gas-powered heavy good vehicles (HGVs), powered initially by biomethane and then hydrogen, are key to decarbonising commercial transport, according to an international report launched last week. The report, entitled ‘Future role of gas in transport’, looked at decarbonisation options for transport including the production, distribution and use of electricity, biomethane, bio-substitute FORD’S NEW 3.5-TONNE TRANSIT AMBULANCE, DEVELOPED WITH Ford has announced plans to re-establish its presence in the ambulance market, with an innovative new Transit ambulance developed in conjunction with industry experts and front-line medical teams under the code name Project Siren. Scheduled to enter production in mid-2021, the new vehicle’s lightweight design is fully compliant with Uk specification offering all the equipment DUTCH COACHBUILDER VDL BUS & COACH HAS LAUNCHED A NEW Next year, VDL Bus & Coach will present the new generation of electric Citeas. Based on the VDL vision, a bus concept has been developed entirely based on an electric driveline, ready for a future where zero emission is a matter of course. VDL Bus & Coach will be announcing more details in the coming HARRIS GROUP FURTHER INVESTS IN UK WITH NEW WARRINGTON HQ The Harris Group though its newly created Harris Maxus division has increased the commitment to grow its MAXUS Commercial Vehicle operations in the UK after announcing its plans to open a headquarters at Birchwood Park, Warrington. The Dublin-based commercial vehicles distribution company, which had had a business presence in the British market for decades has CARRIER’S SUPER QUIET SUPRA REFRIGERATION UNIT Carrier’s super quiet Supra refrigeration unit. Carrier Transicold’s new compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered Supramulti-temperature truck refrigeration unit has just received PIEK certification, with a noise level below 60 dB (A). Noise reduction is particularly important for truck deliveries in high density urban areas in the morning or WHEELS OF HYDROGEN STARTING TO TURN IN SWITZERLAND Wheels of Hydrogen starting to turn in Switzerland. 1927. Hydrogen has a long and unsuccessful history in the transport industry and other mobility solutions. But now, two years after its initial presentation at IAA Commercial Vehicles Exhibition in Hannover, Germany in 2018, the joint project of the Swiss start-up H2 Energy and of Hyundai

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