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FTA welcomes relaxation of driver licensing for alternatively-fuelled vans

on Apr 1, 18 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes relaxation of driver licensing for alternatively-fuelled vans

The announcement that licence regulations are to be relaxed for drivers of some alternatively-fuelled vans has been warmly welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Members of FTA emissions scheme lead the fleet on clean air

on Feb 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Members of FTA emissions scheme lead the fleet on clean air

Members of the Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) have continued to cut vehicle emissions and fuel costs, according to the latest data released today.

London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks PCN charges

on Feb 15, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks PCN charges

London’s freight operators are celebrating, after it was confirmed the Transport Secretary has blocked plans for a dramatic increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). The penalties are imposed on vehicles which stop or park on some of the capital’s main arterial routes

FTA calls on UK government to prioritise infrastructure deficit

on Jan 29, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls on UK government to prioritise infrastructure deficit

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents logistics operators on both sides of the Irish Sea, is calling on the government to prioritise the infrastructure deficit leading to and from Loch Ryan, which handles approximately 45% of Northern Ireland’s trade with the rest of the

Calais blockade demonstrates threat to trade says FTA

on Jan 28, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Calais blockade demonstrates threat to trade says FTA

The recent blockade of the Port of Calais by French fishermen showed how disruptions of cross-Channel traffic after Brexit could have a serious impact on the UK’s trading relationships, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA)

Government delays threaten break in UK supply chain says FTA

on Jan 7, 18 • in UK, UK News • with Comments Off on Government delays threaten break in UK supply chain says FTA

The UK’s logistics industry is demanding that the Government publishes the results of its Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)’s recommendations on the future role of European workers in the UK immediately, instead of waiting until its proposed publication date next year. According to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), waiting until the UK is on the point of leaving the European Union before deciding the future of EU workers in such a key sector could have a catastrophic effect on all aspects of the nation’s supply chain and its ability to deliver what British business and industry

Freight operators welcome the beginning of the end for Severn Tolls

on Jan 7, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Freight operators welcome the beginning of the end for Severn Tolls

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the beginning of the end for crippling year on year toll increases for users of the two Severn Bridges on the M4 and M48.

FTA expands specialist expertise with training business acquisition

on Jan 4, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA expands specialist expertise with training business acquisition

The Freight Transport Association (FTA acquired T Team Ltd trading as TrainingTeam. TrainingTeam provides market-leading, industry approved specialist training courses at venues across the country and online, which focus on air cargo security and the movement of dangerous goods by air, road and sea

FTA calls for clarity on Brexit

on Nov 29, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for clarity on Brexit

Businesses urgently need more clarity about trade and transport arrangements post-Brexit and a well-planned and adequate transition period, if the UK’s trading position is to be maintained, the UK’s leading body representing the logistics sector has told the Commons Committee for Exiting the EU.

Insolvency figures underline need for fuel duty cut – says FTA

on Nov 20, 17 • in UK • with Comments Off on Insolvency figures underline need for fuel duty cut – says FTA

A dramatic increase in the number of road freight companies going bust highlights the urgent need for a cut in fuel duty to prevent further business failures, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the largest and most active membership association representing the logistics sector