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FTA offers fully funded traineeships and apprenticeships to fill skills gaps

Pressures on the freight and logistics industry to deliver goods to increasingly tight timescales are being heightened by shortages of skilled HGV drivers …

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London’s Direct Vision Standard: Limits on safety benefits and business impacts still unclear says FTA

The Freight Transport Association has reacted with concern to the Mayor of London’s consultation paper published today (24 January 2017) regarding the introduction of ...

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FTA says road scheme will improve safety

A £230,000 investment in the A1 in Northern Ireland will improve safety and keep traffic moving, says the Freight Transport Association. The improvements to the main road …

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Keeping Britain trading post-Brexit: FTA conference to provide vital forum for industry debate

According to research by respected think tank Centre for Cities, released 30 January 2017, Britain’s cities will need to protect and promote trading links with the world …

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Preparing for Brexit tops the agenda at FTA Transport Manager Northern Ireland

John McGrane, Director General of The British Irish Chamber of Commerce, will discuss practical ways in which both Irish and UK firms can prepare now for Brexit when he gives …

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FTA says new Manchester transport plan is positive step

The Freight Transport Association is pleased that Greater Manchester’s new long-term transport framework has a strong focus on improving strategic road connectivity and …

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DfT recognises FTA’s contribution to freight carbon agenda

The Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) is playing a significant role in reducing carbon emissions from freight transport, …

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FTA launches new carbon reduction leadership award

The Freight Transport Association, the leading membership association for the freight and logistics industry, has extended its commitment to reducing the sector’s carbon …

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T-Charge to bring level playing field on emissions

The announcement by London Mayor Sadiq Khan to introduce an emissions surcharge on older, polluting vehicles within the city has been welcomed by the FTA ...

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Lack of investment, not freight transport, to blame for potholes says FTA

The Freight Transport Association has reacted with disappointment to the Local Government Association (LGA)’s inaccurate claim that freight transport is responsible for …

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