FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, is reassuring UK consumers and businesses that the supply chain is capable of handling challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The government should make the use of longer semi-trailers (LSTs) a permanent fixture on the UK’s roads following the successful outcome of its trial, according to FTA, the only business group representing all of the logistics sector.

After ten years with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the logistics industry, Chief Executive David Wells has revealed his ambitions for the association’s next decade, which he believes will drive even more achievements for its members.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its disappointment that hundreds of millions of pounds that was intended for training apprentices, has gone unused.

Former Premier League footballer Andy Cole will be speaking at FTA’s annual Northern Ireland Logistics Lunch, to be held at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast on Friday 5 June 2020.

UK businesses that trade with Europe need to prepare for “significant change” with “inevitable” border checks for “almost everybody” Deputy Prime Minister said in a speech today.

Following the launch of the landmark European Green Deal, FTA Ireland (FTAI)’s annual Transport Manager Seminar will provide representatives from the logistics industry with guidance on sustainable transport operations.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the government to take measures to improve the safety of smart motorways, following a report by BBC Panorama,which raises concerns about the safety of smart motorways.

The Freight Transport Association has called on government to answer critical questions about future trading arrangements with the EU after the Brexit transition period.

The government’s proposal to bring forward restrictions on EU migrants deemed to be ‘low-skilled’ will worsen the severe labour shortage in the logistics sector, according to FTA.

FTA, the business group which represents the logistics industry, has strengthened its consultancy offering for businesses across the supply chain with the launch of a new strategic consultancy arm.