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IRHA calls for budget 2027 fuel supports and biofuel incentives to protect rural jobs and cut emissions The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has warned that next week's Budget could have a lasting impact on the future of Ireland's transport and logistics sector, calling on Government to support an industry that underpins businesses and jobs across rural Ireland.

Paul Ricaud , Technical Director, Renault Trafic Van E-Tech Electric - FROM LINKEDIN The unveiling of the Renault Trafic Van E-Tech electric at IAA Transportation in Hanover, followed by its election as "International Van of the Year Jury 2027″, crowns several years of collective work, commitment and rigor.

The Irish Bioenergy Association has engaged with public representatives over the last few weeks on its priority items for budget 2027. IrBEA is calling on the Government to introduce a range of targeted measures in Budget 2027 to support the growth and development of the bioenergy sector in Ireland. IrBEA represents the biomass, biogas/biomethane, liquid biofuel, biochar, wood fuel and energy crops sectors, working to deliver a sustainable renewable energy future.

Brittany Ferries has announced the charter of a new RoPax ferry to serve the Cherbourg Rosslare route. Currently operating under the name Vizzavona, the re-named Wexford will replace Norbay, a freight ship currently on temporary charter to Brittany Ferries. Wexford will be French flagged and crewed by French seafarers. She will begin operations in March 2027. Three weekly return crossings will made from Rosslare-Cherbourg as well as one Portsmouth-Cherbourg rotation.

DHL is expanding its global battery logistics network to support the rapid growth of the electrified value chain, spanning electric mobility, battery manufacturing, industrial equipment, and energy storage systems.

Free events in Dublin and Belfast to help SMEs navigate the evolving trade landscape, identify new opportunities and build connections for growth With trade across the island reaching a record €17.24 billion/£14.6 billion, InterTradeIreland is bringing businesses together this autumn to explore the opportunities available to SMEs looking to grow through cross-border trade.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding the ID. Buzz Cargo range with a new model: the Cargo with long wheelbase (LWB). This increases the load compartment volume to 4.4 m3. Pre-sales of the large ID. Buzz Cargo with 250 kW and 4MOTION all-wheel drive will start soon. In contrast to the ID. Buzz Cargo with normal wheelbase, the ID. Buzz Cargo LWB will come with a second sliding door as standard. More load space: the ID.

Greenore Port, the strategically located, deep-water port on the east coast of Ireland, is targeting health and safety improvements with the implementation of an advanced camera system for its Liebherr Harbour Mobile Cranes (LHMs). The port teamed up with Camera Telematics to develop and install the bespoke solution, which will provide greater visibility of cargo loading and unloading to help safeguard onshore and offshore personnel.

Iveco's venerable Eurocargo achieved its first International Truck of the Year (IToY) award way back in 1992, and went on to repeat that feat almost a quarter of a century later in 2016. Naturally enough, the Eurocargo had come a long way since its first incarnation, receiving new Tector engines in 2000, a Bertone-styled facelift in 2003 and a further visual refresh in 2008. Over 500,000 of the trucks had been sold around the world by the time the New Eurocargo appeared in September 2015.

CAP 2020 : The Supervisory Board welcomes the progress of the project and the selection of TIL for the Second Container Terminal At its meeting on September 25, 2026, at the headquarters of the Port of Dunkirk Authority (Dunkerque, France), th e Supervisory Board reviewed the progress of the construction project launched by the Port of Dunkirk Authority and th e discussions with Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), a subsidiary of MSC Group, regarding the development and operation of the second...