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FTA says DVSA must take opportunity for driver CPC review

on May 23, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says DVSA must take opportunity for driver CPC review

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the DVSA to review the delivery of the Driver CPC training programme as part of the EU-mandated changes to the legislation covering the qualification, which will see its first major amendments introduced on 23 May 2018. These changes, which must be made in domestic law within the next two years, are the first steps to amend the legislation covering the driver CPC which must be completed by 2020,

Keep the Irish border open to protect trade – FTA tells ministers

on May 21, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Keep the Irish border open to protect trade – FTA tells ministers

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reiterated its call for an Irish border solution which protects frictionless trading arrangements post-Brexit, in a meeting with leading British politicians at Stormont over the weekend. Talking to Secretary of State for Exiting the EU David Davis MP, Secretary of State for Business Greg Clark MP and Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Karen Bradley MP, FTA’s Northern Ireland policy manager Seamus Leheny stressed that the association’s members need trade to continue to flow freely across the border, without delays, to ensure that business can be supported on both sides of

Book now for FTA’s Northern Ireland Conference

on May 17, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Book now for FTA’s Northern Ireland Conference

There’s just a week to go until the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco, which takes place on Thursday 24 May at the Culloden Estate and Spa, Belfast, and with so much changing in the world of logistics, FTA is urging anyone wishing to attend to book now or be disappointed, as places are selling fast.

Silvertown tunnel decision to keep east London moving

on May 10, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Silvertown tunnel decision to keep east London moving

The go-ahead for a new Thames crossing at Silvertown, given today (10 May 2018) by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling MP, has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the interests of the logistics industry.

FTA conference to help keep Britain trading post-Brexit

on May 10, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA conference to help keep Britain trading post-Brexit

As political negotiations continue in Brussels, and with the transition period for Brexit all but agreed until the end of 2020, businesses across the country are starting to consider the arrangements they will need to keep trading efficiently, both with European and domestic customers in the coming months and years

FTA calls for thorough review of HGV testing

on Apr 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for thorough review of HGV testing

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), the organisation which speaks for the logistics industry, is urging the Government to undertake a comprehensive review of the HGV testing market and the way the annual test is delivered.

Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

on Apr 16, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Northern Ireland businesses to gain unique insight into vehicle enforcement

Delegates attending the Freight Transport Association’s annual Transport Manager Northern Ireland Conference, sponsored by Iveco, will have a unique opportunity to hear from Kathleen Callanan, Head of Enforcement at the Road Safety Authority in the Republic of Ireland, on what to expect in terms of enforcement when operating their vehicles south of the border.

Kane strengthens team at FTA

on Apr 9, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Kane strengthens team at FTA

Jerry Kane has been appointed as Commercial Director at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the UK’s leading association representing the interests of the UK logistics sector

A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA

on Apr 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on A year to give logistics the certainty it needs – says FTA

With a year until the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging the government to up the pace on the negotiation of trading arrangements, or risk damaging integrated supply chains.

£220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

on Apr 1, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on £220m upgrade is overdue says Freight Transport Association

The Freight Transport Association, the leading body representing the logistics industry, has welcomed today’s appointment of a consortium to deliver the A6 dual carriageway scheme between Derry and Dungiven.