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FTA highlights impact of Calais blockade to organisers

FTA today met with one of the organisers of Monday's blockade in Calais to highlight its potential impact on the UK transport and logistics industry ...

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FTA launches new transport manager qualifications

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched new qualifications for fleet managers with the aim of professionalising the industry and creating a clear career path for the role ...

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Government needs to support ultra low emission HGV market as well

The FTA has reacted positively to a report today from the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee into sustainability in transport policy. In the report, the Committee states ...

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FTA says UK border controls must remain in Calais

As talks between Home Secretary Amber Rudd and her French counterpart Bernard Cazeneuve get underway in Paris, the FTA has re-stated its concern that UK border controls should remain in Calais ...

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No room for complacency in van operations or face the consequences

The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings – sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans, will highlight the fact that there is no place for complacency in van operation ...

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Forth Bridge reopens early but FTA members counting the cost

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the early reopening of the Forth Road Bridge to HGVs tomorrow is good news for freight operators, but the financial impact of the lengthy closure ...

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Davies takes on Van Excellence Chair

FTA’s Van Excellence has appointed a new Chair of its Governance Group - Julie Davies – Fleet and Plant Compliance Manager, Amey. Made up of van operators, the independent Governance Group steers ...

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FTA to call for urgent action at Calais meeting

The Freight Transport Association will today call for urgent action to protect the vital trade link between the UK and Europe when it meets with Xavier Bertrand, new president of the Nord Pas de ...

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Lifting 370 miles of roadworks helping deliver August Bank Holiday

The FTA has applauded the removal of over 370 miles of roadworks from our roads next weekend, saying the move will ease the journeys for drivers across the August Bank Holiday ...

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FTA publishes new edition of popular legal guide

The 54th edition of the Freight Transport Association’s Yearbook of Road Transport Law, sponsored by Bridgestone, has now been published. Fully updated for 2016, the Yearbook is an ...

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