Freight Transport Association Ireland

FTAI calls for urgent government action on trade

on Mar 15, 21 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTAI calls for urgent government action on trade

FTA Ireland (FTAI) has welcomed the UK government’s announcement regarding the extension of trade easements for imports into Great Britain from the EU but has called for urgent action from the Irish government to do more to protect Irish businesses’ interests in the longer term

Logistics industry must work together to reduce risk of coronavirus says FTAI

on Mar 9, 20 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Logistics industry must work together to reduce risk of coronavirus says FTAI

FTA Ireland (FTAI) has issued advice to logistics operators regarding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus

Overcautious 2020 Budget says FTAI

on Oct 8, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Overcautious 2020 Budget says FTAI

The 2020 Budget is not radical enough to incentivise businesses to significantly reduce their carbon footprints, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation representing all aspects of the sector

FTAI says we need Europe to deliver logistics without borders

on Sep 3, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on FTAI says we need Europe to deliver logistics without borders

Businesses moving goods and services in Ireland and across Europe need the right trading environment at EU level to allow them to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably, according to FTA Ireland, the business organisation which speaks for the nation’s freight, passenger and logistics industries. This policy framework would also help to bring the talents and new skills the industry needs in a fast moving technological environment

Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

on Jan 3, 19 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Hauliers must advance their Brexit preparations – says FTAI

With only three months to go until Brexit, hauliers should take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading organisation representing the country’s logistics industry

FTAI wants Compressed Natural Gas refuelling sites prioritised

on Nov 15, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTAI wants Compressed Natural Gas refuelling sites prioritised

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading body representing the country’s logistics industry, is calling on the Minister of Communications, Climate Action & Environment to prioritise the opening of the country’s Compressed Natural Gas refuelling sites, if the sector is to be able to achieve its emissions reduction targets by

Meredith set to boost FTAI

on Apr 19, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Meredith set to boost FTAI

FTA Ireland, Ireland’s most active and vocal membership association for the logistics industry, has appointed Jerry Meredith as the association’s new business service manager

Lack of Brexit border clarity will stifle economy on both sides says FTAI

on Mar 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Lack of Brexit border clarity will stifle economy on both sides says FTAI

While today’s adoption of the proposed Brexit transitional period by the EU27 leaders has been met with cautious optimism by business and politicians, the leading association representing the logistics industry in Ireland has expressed concern that the lack of certainty over the Irish border risks the country’s trading relationships, both at home, with the UK and the rest of the EU.

FTAI seminar to provide answers for post-Brexit supply chain

on Nov 15, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTAI seminar to provide answers for post-Brexit supply chain

With talks between the UK and Brussels seemingly stalled over the details of Brexit, the position for future trade between the Republic of Ireland, the rest of Europe and the UK is still one of confusion. The complexities of the nation’s supply chain, which affects every element of our daily lives, are still to be confirmed for a post-Brexit world, and business is running out of time to plan for an efficient, smooth Brexit

FTAI meets EU task force to discuss Brexit

on Oct 26, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTAI meets EU task force to discuss Brexit

An FTA Ireland delegation, together with representatives of the Freight Transport Association, have held a round table meeting with representatives from Michel Barnier’s Task Force 50 negotiation team in Brussels, to present the concerns of pan-European supply chains on the implications of Brexit, with a strong focus on the specific challenges for Ireland