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The Road Haulage Association said that it was investigating reports from its members in Northern Ireland that ferry operator CLdN has imposed surcharges on hauliers following the closure of the port of Holyhead following December's storm damage. It says that operators using more than their standard booking allocations reportedly have to pay a 100% surcharge on additional slots RHA members further report that the surcharges are only being notified at ...
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Geodis has appointed Marc Vollet as executive vice-president of its European Road Network Line of Business. He will be a member of the Group’s Management Board and brings 30 years’ experience in managing operations and leading international teams at the French-based global forwarder. In 2021, ...
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International development organisation Transaid will hold a cycle challenge in Ireland on 24-28 September. Participants will set off from Cork and ride 328km over three days to finish in the centre of Dublin, via Waterford and Carlow.Transaid chief executive Caroline Barber, said: “It has been ...
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The Port of Felixstowe has suspended some truck charges that were due to be introduced as part of its new Container Booking System (CBS) launched 1 January. It says that there will be no charge to hauliers for Late Notification Period (LNP) changes, or peak ...
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Container maker Modalis has unveiled a Butterfly open-top 20-ft swap body for bulk consignments. The fruit of a collaboration with Belgian design firm Agesia, the patented design has an automated roof and is made from recyclable composite panels. It aims to address the limitations of ...
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Following a vote by the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont on 13 December to continue the current arrangements for the movement of goods between Great Britain into Northern Ireland for another four years - unless the Government negotiates alternative arrangements - an independent review of ...
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The UK’s main Irish Sea port at Holyhead is set to remain shut until at least Thursday, 19 December due to damage caused during Storm Darragh. Closure is likely to cause widespread disruption to deliveries into Ireland during the last few days before Christmas. Backlogs ...
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The TT Club says that the House of Commons debate in December highlighted the lack of resources specifically targeted at fighting freight crime.
The insurer says that the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS) is under-supported and under-funded. Its specialist freight crime investigation team currently has ...
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The EU Regulation on General Product Safety (GPSR) could affect some GB businesses selling goods in Northern Ireland. From 13 December, says the Road Haulage Association. GPSR introduces some new requirements on traceability which means that businesses selling from GB into the EU and into ...
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Huddersfield Palletways member, The Pink Link, has gained a Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award. It recognises the company’s commitment to supporting those who have served, and continue to serve, our country – including veterans, reservists and their families. The ERS scheme celebrates ...
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