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Clearing Calais Jungle camp -a step in the right direction - says FTA

Responding to a court ruling in favour of the French Government’s plan to clear part of the Calais migrant camp known as the ‘Jungle’ has been described as a step in the right direction, but not …

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Defra correct to identify burden on small businesses of Clean Air Zones - but fails to offer support

FTA has once again raised concerns over planned restrictions reiterated in the Defra Clean Air Zones document published today ...

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Battery ban ‘disappointing’ says Global Shippers’ Forum

The Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) says a ban on lithium-ion batteries being carried as cargo on passenger aircraft is disappointing as it goes against previous recommendations and does not address …

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GSF calls for international forum to explore shipping industry challenges

The liner shipping industry must urgently address the poor quality of service afforded to shippers since the consolidation of the world’s top 20 lines into ‘super alliances’ …

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EU staff are vital to logistics sector, FTA Chief tells Transport Secretary

FTA Chief Executive David Wells today told Transport Secretary Chris Grayling that EU workers are as vital to the logistics industry as they are to the NHS and construction sector ...

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Cameron & Hollande announcement reflects FTA’s plan to tackle Calais

David Cameron and François Hollande have outlined plans to tackle the migrant problem in Calais - echoing calls from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) in how to solve the issue …

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Delivering in London is tougher than ever, say operators

Ninety-six per cent of transport operators questioned by FTA say delivering in London is harder than five years ago – with congestion, restricted delivery times and an excessive number of ...

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FTA calls for governments to adopt Calais action plan

As Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande meet in Amiens today for the 34th Franco-British Summit, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for its five-point …

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Royal Mail joins the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme

The UK’s leading postal provider, Royal Mail, has joined the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) to demonstrate its commitment to reducing carbon from road freight. The LCRS, which is managed …

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Heathrow expansion must be part of PM’s post-Brexit vision

The FTA says the Government must back a third runway at Heathrow if the Prime Minister’s vision of a global post-Brexit Britain is to become a reality. Writing to Theresa May’s Cabinet ...

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