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FTA Chief Exec at Westminster to discuss driver shortage

The Freight Transport Association's (FTA) Chief Executive David Wells has been at Westminster today highlighting the issue of driver shortage in the logistics sector. Mr Wells was giving evidence …

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FTA says fuel freeze will help – but cut would have more impact

Announcing a seventh consecutive freeze in fuel duty in his Autumn Statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond today recognised the impact of the tax on businesses and families. But the FTA said ...

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FTA says new tunnel plan must consider freight traffic

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the planned new tunnel under the Thames must have a robust system in place for handling commercial vehicles to keep freight traffic flowing. Highways …

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FTA promotes logistics careers to young people at show

Hundreds of young people tried their hand at driving a fork lift or sitting behind the wheel of an HGV during the three-day Skills Show 2016 at Birmingham NEC. FTA’s stand included ...

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FTA launches Driver of the Year Competition

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the launch of its FTA Driver of the Year 2016 Competition. Following the hugely successful previously held Van Excellence Driver of the Year …

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FTA members call for recompense over further bridge delay

Freight Transport Association (FTA) members are calling for recompense from the Government following news that the Forth Road Bridge won’t reopen to HGVs until mid-March – a month later than planned …

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York Street Interchange reprieve is good news for freight, says FTA

News that the York Street Interchange scheme in Belfast will now be progressed is good news for businesses and the economy, the FTA has said ...

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FTA says Sadiq Khan’s London transport plan should involve freight

The Freight Transport Association says London mayoral candidate Sadiq Khan’s Vision for London offers the opportunity for the freight and logistics industry to help deliver many of its objectives …

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FTA says Government must ensure HS2 delivers on freight

The FTA says freight will only benefit from rail capacity released by HS2 if the Government ensures it doesn’t have to compete with passenger operators through the existing train path ...

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FTA delegates get in-depth view of public inquiry at conference

Delegates at next month’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) Transport Manager Conference in Belfast will experience a mock public inquiry to provide an insight into the workings of the Transport …

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