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FTA calls for early introduction of longer semi-trailers

on Sep 25, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA calls for early introduction of longer semi-trailers

The Freight Transport Association is calling for the early introduction of longer semi-trailers (LST) following a successful trial

FTA welcomes No Deal Brexit notices

on Sep 24, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA welcomes No Deal Brexit notices

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Government’s No Deal Brexit notices on aviation, road haulage and the export/import of food products

FTA says road networks to receive connectivity boost

on Sep 17, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA says road networks to receive connectivity boost

Following years of inadequate infrastructure, the UK economy is set to benefit from vastly improved road connectivity, according to leading business organisation the Freight Transport Association (FTA), thanks to two new schemes – the Oxford-Cambridge Expressway and the proposed reclassification of an A14 section to a motorway. However, FTA, which represents more than 17,000 logistics business nationwide, is concerned that further investment is desperately needed to keep Britain’s roads moving.

FTA says huge obstacles on Brexit still remain

on Sep 16, 18 • in UK News • with Comments Off on FTA says huge obstacles on Brexit still remain

The government’s technical notices for a No Deal Brexit will create an array of red tape and paperwork, and yet still do not provide answers to the key questions being asked by those responsible for moving the UK’s goods and services between the UK and Europe, according to FTA, the leading business group.

FTA Future Logistics Conference

on Sep 3, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA Future Logistics Conference

Self-driving and electric vehicles, drone technology, Wi-Fi connectivity, artificial intelligence and more: the world around us is changing fast, and the logistics sector is one area embracing new technologies and solutions quickly

No deal is not the end solution business needs says FTA

on Aug 23, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on No deal is not the end solution business needs says FTA

As the first of the government’s No-Deal Brexit papers is published today (23 August 2018), the Freight Transport Association, one of the UK’s leading business organisations, has warned that British business still needs detailed information to ensure that the nation continues to trade efficiently after Brexit

FTA urges government to act on migration report

on Jul 31, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on FTA urges government to act on migration report

The Freight Transport Association, which represents more than 17,000 businesses across the UK logistics sector, is urging government to act on the findings of today’s Home Affairs Committee report on migration, to ensure that UK business can continue to operate at full staffing levels after the UK leaves the EU.

More parking at Ashford is welcome says RHA

on Jul 24, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on More parking at Ashford is welcome says RHA

Although pleased that Ashford International Truck Stop is to increase its capacity from 390 to 650 spaces, the Road Haulage Association is concerned that there’s still not enough being done to solve the lorry parking crisis

Research findings cloak real concerns of commercial drivers says FTA

on Jul 24, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Research findings cloak real concerns of commercial drivers says FTA

Transport Focus’ research findings into the motorway services network, published today (24 July 2018), make encouraging reading for car drivers looking for a suitable stop to break a journey. According to the research, following investment by the motorway service area operators, many of the facilities they offer to the consumer now show over 95% satisfaction overall.

Brexit Britain on the road to nowhere says FTA

on Jun 6, 18 • in UK • with Comments Off on Brexit Britain on the road to nowhere says FTA

With three weeks to go until crunch Brexit talks in Brussels, the UK’s leading logistics trade body says that its confidence in Government’s ability to deliver a ‘frictionless’ Brexit that will ‘Keep Britain Trading’ with the EU is fast collapsing. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is one of the UK’s largest and most influential industry groups, and speaks for the whole of the logistics industry.