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FTA says roadwork ban will speed Christmas deliveries

on Nov 30, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says roadwork ban will speed Christmas deliveries

The Freight Transport Association says a ban on roadworks on major routes in Northern Ireland over Christmas and the New Year will be of huge benefit to transport operators at their busiest time of year

Logistics needs Government support – says FTA

on Nov 26, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Logistics needs Government support – says FTA

The logistics industry needs the full support of the government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said, following publication today of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on the fifth carbon budget (2028-2032).

FTA welcomes Operation Stack funding

on Nov 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes Operation Stack funding

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Chancellor’s announcement of a quarter of a billion pounds of funding for new facilities in Kent to solve problems caused by Operation Stack is good news for the logistics industry

Opportunity missed by Chancellor in Autumn Statement – says FTA

on Nov 25, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Opportunity missed by Chancellor in Autumn Statement – says FTA

Responding to the Autumn Statement announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer today – the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said that the decision not to reduce fuel duty was a missed opportunity by the Government.

Drivers and cyclists exchange places for National Road Safety Week

on Nov 19, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on Drivers and cyclists exchange places for National Road Safety Week

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is encouraging drivers and cyclists to exchange places as part of National Road Safety Week (23-29 November 2015)

FTA says new strategy for motoring agencies must improve service

on Nov 16, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says new strategy for motoring agencies must improve service

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Government’s consultation on a new strategy for its three motoring agencies is a positive step that recognises the challenges faced by commercial freight and fleet operators

FTA says it warned of Calais riots

on Nov 12, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on FTA says it warned of Calais riots

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says it warned weeks ago that the situation in Calais would continue to escalate if action wasn’t taken after violent battles broke out between police and migrants near the Jungle migrant camp in Calais

FTA backs Belfast road scheme at Public Inquiry

on Nov 11, 15 • in Europe • with Comments Off on FTA backs Belfast road scheme at Public Inquiry

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has today made a submission to the Public Inquiry into the planned £180m development of York Street Interchange in Belfast. FTA was the sole representative of the transport industry giving evidence in favour of the scheme

FTA helps industry deliver the goods this winter

on Nov 2, 15 • in Latest News • with Comments Off on FTA helps industry deliver the goods this winter

With winter weather already affecting parts of the UK, the Met Office predicting heavy snow and ice in the coming months, and bookmakers slashing the odds on a white Christmas, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is advising anybody involved in the management and movement of vehicles to take precautions to protect themselves from the possible problems generated by severe winter weather

FTA welcomes new dual signing for low bridges

on Oct 6, 15 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes new dual signing for low bridges

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed Department for Transport (DfT) proposals to introduce a bridge marking system that will show both imperial and metric height, width and length limits