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Shopfta celebrates 50 years as trusted supplier to industry

FTA the only business organisation representing all of the logistics sector, is celebrating the 50th anniversaryof its shop, which was launched in April 1970.

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Northern Ireland logistics champion selected for FTA’s 20 for 20 list 

A leading name in the Irish logistics sector, Pamela Dennison of W S Dennison, has been recognised by the FTA as one of the 20 UK industry leaders set to drive the sector to new heights in the coming year.

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LERS launches guide to help road operators save fuel costs and reduce emissions

The Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Emission Reduction Scheme (LERS) has launched a free guide to help all road operators, from owner-operators upwards, to reduce their use of diesel.

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FTA to help businesses tackle labour shortage with new event

Thirty-six per cent of logistics companies anticipate long delays recruiting HGV drivers in the next 12 months, according to a 2019 survey by FTA, as the labour shortage across the sector reaches crisis point.

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FTA welcomes Leeds and Birmingham CAZ delay

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reacted to yesterday’s statement by Leeds and Birmingham Councils, that they are delaying the start of their Clean Air Zones, by saying it was the only step available to them, and the right thing to do.

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FTA addresses skills shortage

Logistics businesses should take the chance to speak out against the worsening skills shortage, according to FTA, as it calls on industry to support the call for evidence launched by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Road Freight and Logistics.

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Brexit on the brink

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reminding logistics businesses that, at this stage, Friday is still the legal date for the UK to leave the European Union. With that in mind, FTA is advising all businesses with EU supply chains to activate their No Deal readiness plans for possible implementation...

Hauliers reminded to register their trailers for post-Brexit travel

Hauliers are being reminded that they mys register their travels for EU travel post-Brexit.

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FTA happy to work on tyre ban consultation

The government announced today (26 February 2019) that it will consult on options to ban 10-year-old tyres from use on buses, coaches, heavy goods vehicles and mini-buses to help keep road users safe.

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