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FTA welcomes a fair deal for logistics in government transport plans

Key transport projects which the Freight Transport Association (FTA) highlighted as vital trade routes in need of protection from spending cuts have been saved, it was announced today ...

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Freight by Water (FbW) joins FTA

As of Monday November 1 2010, water freight promotional body Freight by Water (FbW) is joining the Freight Transport Association (FTA), Britain’s largest trade association ...

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FTA dismayed by inaction over introduction of O-licensing in Northern Ireland

Since receiving Royal Assent in January this year, little progress has been made in making Operator Licensing in Northern Ireland – to improve safety standards among commercial vehicle operators – a reality, warns ...

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FTA outraged as inflation-busting Severn toll hike announced

HGV operators using the Severn crossing, already the most expensive toll in the UK, will be forced to pay an extra 80p in the New Year, which could be the kiss of death for those companies that rely on this vital trade ...

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FTA seminar prize winner announced

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco is giving away 15 fantastic prizes, including the grand prize of an all expenses paid trip of a lifetime to Italy, at the Freight Transport Association’s annual series of Transport ...

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FTA warns of serious capacity issues as VOSA announces test centre closures

The closure of two busy Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) test centres could leave commercial vehicle operators with a major problem in the absence of alternative, fit-for-purpose testing facilities. So warns ...

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FTA Ireland's new website goes live

Ireland’s leading multi-modal transport trade association, Freight Transport Association Ireland, now has an online presence on its journey to becoming the undisputed voice for Irish logistics. Visitors to www.ftai.ie will be ...

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Scottish budget a ‘mixed bag’ for freight, says FTA

Today’s Scottish budget announcement will bring some benefits to the country’s supply chain and help maintain its position as a net exporter of goods, says the Freight Transport Association. However, with spending on ...

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FTA welcomes victory for common sense on domestic drivers’ hours

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed as a ‘victory for common sense’ the announcement by transport minister, Mike Penning, that he has decided to leave the domestic drivers’ rules unchanged ...

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Drivers still to be rewarded this Christmas despite recession

The next few weeks represent the busiest time of the road transport year as the industry delivers Christmas to shops, offices, pubs, restaurants and direct to homes. The country’s commercial vehicle drivers will be ...

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