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Over £7 million awarded to help AI boost growth in the UK

    Over £7 million awarded to help AI boost growth in the UK

Over 100 projects are to receive funding to trial productivity-boosting artificial intelligence (AI) tools for businesses. Small businesses across the UK will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency

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Belfast Harbour launches transformative 5-year strategy with £313 million investment programme

    Belfast Harbour launches transformative 5-year strategy with £313 million investment programme

Belfast Harbour has unveiled a bold new strategy setting out an ambitious programme to invest more than £300 million in capital projects across the port and Harbour Estate over the

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Stability and building economic capacity are key to growth

    Stability and building economic capacity are key to growth

Ibec, the group representing Irish businesses, has published its new Economic Outlook, forecasting GDP growth of 1.7% in 2025 and 2.1% in 2026. The report highlights that the Irish economy

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UK supply chains get safeguarding boost

    UK supply chains get safeguarding boost

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £13 million to make UK supply chains more resilient. Queen’s University Belfast has been awarded £5 million to create a new network plus

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Arvato’s acquisition of ATC Computer Transport & Logistics approved

    Arvato’s acquisition of ATC Computer Transport & Logistics approved

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has given regulatory approval for the acquisition of ATC Computer Transport & Logistics, a tech-driven Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and

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Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to acquire Harland & Wolff

    Spanish shipbuilder Navantia to acquire Harland & Wolff

Navantia, a Spanish state-owned shipbuilding company specialising in the design and construction of high technology military and civilian vessels, is in discussions with Harland & Wolff to acquire its operations

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Wrightbus acquires English Midlands firm RG

    Wrightbus acquires English Midlands firm RG

Zero-emission bus pioneer Wrightbus has announced the acquisition of English Midlands firm RGI in a ‘pivotal’ deal to continue the firm’s push into bus refurbishment and repair. In what has

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The Chartered Institute of Logistics (CILT) launches global day of celebration for the supply chain, logistics and transport industry

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced the launch of an annual, global day to recognise the vital contributions of the supply chain, logistics and transport industry

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Wrightbus signs largest deal in its history

    Wrightbus signs largest deal in its history

Wrightbus has signed a landmark deal worth up to half-a-billion pounds to supply more than 1,000 buses to operators Go-Ahead over the next three years. The deal, which is the

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UK’s global venture capital position in EV batteries revealed

    UK’s global venture capital position in EV batteries revealed

A new report reveals that the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) battery sector is attracting record levels of venture capital (VC) investment. UK-based EV battery start-ups have raised $2.7 billion in

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Irish company ATC Computer Transport & Logistics announces landmark €22.5 million investment to support transition of global transportation fleet to zero emission HGVs over next five years

    Irish company ATC Computer Transport & Logistics  announces landmark €22.5 million investment to support  transition of global transportation fleet to zero emission HGVs over next five years

ATC Computer Transport & Logistics (ATC), a leading Irish company providing highly specialised transport, logistics, and technical services to hyperscale data centre operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers

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Report highlights the energy storage challenge facing the logistics industry

    Report highlights the energy storage challenge facing the logistics industry

According to Toyota Material Handling (UK) as fossil fuels are phased out and the electrification of road transport and materials handling fleets gathers pace, energy storage will become one of

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UK Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and Places

    UK Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and Places

Make UK’s latest deep dive into the state of UK infrastructure is out now! ‘Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and Places’ examines manufacturers’ perceptions of three specific types of infrastructure: rail,

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New Wrightbus venture secures first order

    New Wrightbus venture secures first order

NewPower – a bold enterprise that converts diesel buses into zero-emission electric vehicles – has received its first order from one of the UK’s largest bus operators that will help

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Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy

    Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy

The rebirth of Northern Ireland bus-maker Wrightbus has contributed more than £1.5 billion to the UK economy thanks to its support for home-grown suppliers and a UK workforce. Wrightbus has

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An Post eCommerce Index Highlights reveals how Irish SMEs can do more for their customers

    An Post eCommerce Index Highlights reveals how Irish SMEs can do more for their customers

A full year’s data from the An Post eCommerce Index reveals that convenience (72%) is the key driver for online purchases and 40% of all online ordering is through retailer social

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Primeline Group to open €50 million distribution hub

    Primeline Group to open €50 million distribution hub

Primeline Group, Ireland’s largest independent provider of logistics and route to market solutions to some of the world’s leading brands, is to create 400 new jobs across a range of

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Wrightbus plans major European expansion

    Wrightbus plans major European expansion

World-beating zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled plans for more jobs and widespread European expansion following 12 months of strong growth. Recently named Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing business by Growth Index

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Ireland’s second electrification revolution

    Ireland’s second electrification revolution

Nearly 80 years since the launch of the Rural Electrification Scheme, which transformed Ireland into a modern economy, a new organisation has been formed to promote Ireland’s second Electrification Revolution.

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Wrightbus helps Irish city to become one of the first to deploy fully electric bus service

    Wrightbus helps Irish city to become one of the first to deploy fully electric bus service

Zero-emission technology from transport pioneer Wrightbus is playing a crucial role in the development of one of Ireland’s first fully-electric regional city bus services. Fifty-five of the firm’s rapid-charge double

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Kilsaran launches two electric trucks – the first of their kind in Ireland

    Kilsaran launches two electric trucks – the first of their kind in Ireland

Kilsaran, a leading name in the construction and building materials industry, has announced the launch of two new electric concrete trucks as part of its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly

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Crane Worldwide Logistics celebrates 3PL warehouse expansion in Cork

    Crane Worldwide Logistics celebrates 3PL warehouse expansion in Cork

Expanding its third-party logistics presence in Ireland, Crane Worldwide Logistics has opened its showcase warehouse facility in Cork, strengthening its warehouse footprint in Ireland and bringing employment opportunities to the

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New LOLO service connecting Cork and Rotterdam

    New LOLO service connecting Cork and Rotterdam

The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the latest announcement by CLdN, one of Europe’s leading multimodal logistics providers, which is introducing a new route to Ireland. CLdN will

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Wrightbus secures new deal to deliver zero-emission buses to London

    Wrightbus secures new deal to deliver zero-emission buses to London

Bus operator Stagecoach has ordered another 16 state-of-the-art zero-emission vehicles from Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus for London. The battery electric

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€215 million Dunkettle Interchange upgrade officially opens

    €215 million Dunkettle Interchange upgrade officially opens

The Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Scheme has officially opened, marking a significant milestone in enhancing transportation infrastructure and connectivity in Cork.

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Drone Summit and Mobility Now Conference – 1st & 2nd March 2024 – RDS, Dublin

    Drone Summit and Mobility Now Conference – 1st & 2nd March 2024 – RDS, Dublin

The advent of the railways, motorised road vehicles and air travel has revolutionised transport and society during the last two

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Nephin Energy fuels Green Gas Revolution from County Tipperary

    Nephin Energy fuels Green Gas Revolution from County Tipperary

Nephin Energy has announced the creation of its new business Nephin Renewable Gas (NRG). NRG is a newly established renewable

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CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Summit takes place on 27th February 2024

    CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Summit takes place on 27th February 2024

This year, during Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Week as supported by the Department of Transport the CILT Mobility &

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Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law in the UK

    Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law in the UK

The UK now has the most ambitious regulatory framework for the switch to electric vehicles of any country in the

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Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions spreads its wings into Nottingham

    Bolton-based Irish Freight Solutions spreads its wings into Nottingham

Irish Freight Solutions (IFS), a well-known player in the freight brokerage world, has established itself within the Bolton business landscape

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Preparing Your Data for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

    Preparing Your Data for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Despite the advantages of warehouse management systems (WMS) there are still some businesses that continue to rely on paper-based processes,

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Wrightbus secures new deals to deliver even more zero-emission buses to London

    Wrightbus secures new deals to deliver even more zero-emission buses to London

More zero-emission buses will be hitting the streets of London after pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus secured further orders with transport

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Dublin Port’s new €127 million freight terminal launched

    Dublin Port’s new €127 million freight terminal launched

Dublin Port Company (DPC) has announced the opening of T4, a newly redeveloped RoRo freight terminal in the Port costing

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JLR accelerates electrification with new £250 million state-of-the-art electric vehicle test facility

    JLR accelerates electrification with new £250 million state-of-the-art electric vehicle test facility

JLR has unveil its new Future Energy Lab, a £250 million state of the art electric vehicle (EV) test facility,

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Unlocking efficiency: AI’s transformative role in warehousing

    Unlocking efficiency: AI’s transformative role in warehousing

Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain? Edward Napier-Fenning, Sales

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Wrightbus lands significant order for hydrogen-powered buses from Germany

    Wrightbus lands significant order for hydrogen-powered buses from Germany

Pioneering bus manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a new order in Europe for its single deck zero-emission hydrogen bus. German-based bus

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Official commencement of major €166 million project for Rosslare Europort

    Official commencement of major €166 million project for Rosslare Europort

A sod-turning event has taken place to mark the commencement of works for Rosslare Europort Terminal 7 and enabling works.

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DHL Supply Chain to drive biomethane use in its Irish transport network with €80 million investment in production

    DHL Supply Chain to drive biomethane use in its Irish transport network with €80 million investment in production

DHL Supply Chain plans to begin operating biomethane fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a dedicated biomethane

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Expanded Port of Aberdeen’s multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost

    Expanded Port of Aberdeen’s multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost

Port of Aberdeen’s transformational £420 million expansion project has been officially opened, catalysing a multi-billion pound economic and jobs boost

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Rosslare Europort named Ferry Port of the Year at European Ferry Shipping Summit

    Rosslare Europort named Ferry Port of the Year at European Ferry Shipping Summit

Rosslare Europort in County Wexford has been named European Ferry Port of the year at the 2023 European Ferry Shipping

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Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration

    Müller trials zero-emission HGV refrigeration

Müller Milk & Ingredients, which produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products and

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BMW to invest £600 million in all-electric MINI production in the UK

    BMW to invest £600 million in all-electric MINI production in the UK

BMW Group has announced a new investment of more than £600 million in the MINI factories at Oxford and Swindon

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Wrightbus creating hundreds of new jobs as it targets further growth in green transport

    Wrightbus creating hundreds of new jobs as it targets further growth in green transport

Northern Ireland-based Wrightbus is expanding its workforce as part of the company’s  continued growth as a market leader in clean

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Allied Vehicles gears up to build sustainable accessible vehicles with Scottish Enterprise support

    Allied Vehicles gears up to build sustainable accessible vehicles with Scottish Enterprise support

Glasgow-based Allied Vehicles Group has secured a grant of £1.3 million from Scottish Enterprise towards a total £3.9 million project

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Irish exporters urged to get ready for new UK import controls

    Irish exporters urged to get ready for new UK import controls

The Government has urged Irish exporters to take all steps necessary to prepare for new UK import controls set to

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From Globalization, to Localization, to Diversification: How the Pandemic is Reshaping Supply Chains

    From Globalization, to Localization, to Diversification: How the Pandemic is Reshaping Supply Chains

How operational and technological investment can provide solutions to the challenges faced by the logistics industry as manufacturers localize and

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Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea with two all-new NewMax hybrid vessels

    Stena Line boosts freight capacity on Irish Sea with two all-new NewMax hybrid vessels

Two all-new hybrid propulsion vessels designed to run on methanol and adding 80% capacity on the Belfast-Heysham route will respond

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Thorntons Recycling Unveils New 100% Electric-Powered Waste Collection Vehicle

    Thorntons Recycling Unveils New 100% Electric-Powered Waste Collection Vehicle

Thorntons Recycling, a leading provider of waste management and recycling services, has announced the launch of its new 100% electric-powered

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£77 million funding for new zero-emission vehicle projects

    £77 million funding for new zero-emission vehicle projects

The HYER POWER project, to develop a hydrogen fuel-cell range extender for specialist electric vehicles in demanding roles like fire

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“The Role of Hydrogen and Batteries in Delivering Net Zero in the UK by 2050” analysed in new report

    “The Role of Hydrogen and Batteries in Delivering Net Zero in the UK by 2050” analysed in new report

The Faraday Institution has published a report analysing how hydrogen and battery technologies are likely to be used in different

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Rosslare Europort to benefit from major investment into Port Facilities

    Rosslare Europort to benefit from major investment into Port Facilities

Iarnród Éireann, the owner and operator of Rosslare Europort, has welcomed the announcement by the Irish Government of the awarding

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Research centre boosts road freight’s delivery of carbon cuts

    Research centre boosts road freight’s delivery of carbon cuts

Quantities of carbon emitted by freight vehicles could be cut significantly thanks to breakthroughs at the EPSRC-funded Centre for Sustainable

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Alexander Dennis to increase zero-emission manufacturing capability

    Alexander Dennis to increase zero-emission manufacturing capability

Scotland-based Alexander Dennis, which is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. and one of the world’s leading independent global bus

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Driving the urban logistics revolution with NextETRUCK innovations

    Driving the urban logistics revolution with NextETRUCK innovations

The European Union’s agenda towards decarbonisation includes shifting urban logistics into a more sustainable industry. As a fast-evolving sector defined

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Funding award for Northern Ireland hydrogen production facility

    Funding award for Northern Ireland hydrogen production facility

An innovative multi-million pound green hydrogen production facility at the Ballymena headquarters of sustainable bus manufacturer Wrightbus, has won funding

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Megalift announces significant expansion of its operations in Monaghan

    Megalift announces significant expansion of its operations in Monaghan

Megalift Ltd, the Irish-owned manufacturer of heavy lift equipment for the transport and logistics industry, has announced over 10 new jobs

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Zeus opens new Irish logistics facility creating 40 new roles

    Zeus opens new Irish logistics facility creating 40 new roles

Zeus, the Irish-owned global packaging supply chain solutions company, has opened a 70,000 sq ft logistics facility in Watergrasshill, Cork.

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Wrightbus to build 117 zero-emission buses for First Bus

    Wrightbus to build 117 zero-emission buses for First Bus

Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has secured a major order to supply 117 zero-emission buses across England thanks to a £25.3

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