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Inaugural President sets out FTA Ireland's ambitions

The election of Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTA Ireland)’s first President on Tuesday marked a significant milestone for Ireland’s leading multi-modal transport trade association. Niall Cotton of BOC Gases ...

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FTA reassured by modal shift grant announcement

Rail freight received a reassuring boost with the news that the English revenue support grant has escaped drastic cuts. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) was pleased to learn that £19m of funding will be ...

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Beware of novice cyclists! FTA warns truckers as Cycle Hire Scheme launches to casual users

Lorry drivers in London should be extra vigilant as thousands of inexperienced cyclists are expected to take advantage of the Cycle Hire Scheme, launched by Transport for London (TfL) ...

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Greenhouse gas reporting: FTA welcomes new guidance for the logistics industry

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed new Department for Transport-led guidance aimed at providing help to logistics carriers in calculating and reporting direct emissions of greenhouse gases from their ...

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FTA members donate over £30,000 to Transaid

Freight Transport Association members have donated more than £30,000 - and are on course to hit £40,000 before the year is out - to support the work of international development charity Transaid during the first year of ...

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Rail freight must not fall foul of passenger interests: FTA responds to McNulty study

Changes to the way the UK’s railways are run are necessary for the future of the rail industry. However, benefits to the rail passenger should not be allowed to marginalise rail freight, warns the Freight Transport Association ...

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Relaxation of hours will help hauliers in Scotland

With Scotland’s economy, its businesses and most of its population suffering in the grip of abject winter conditions, the extension of a relaxation of drivers’ hours rules – allowing lorry drivers to spend more time ...

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FTA urges government action over Calais migrants

The Freight Transport Association has urged the government to lobby the French authorities to protect drivers passing through the Calais area, following reports of increased migrant activity targeting lorries approaching the port ...

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Freight industry response to Grande-Synthe migrant camp fire

Following a fire overnight at the Grande-Synthe migrant camp near Dunkirk, FTA has made the following statement ...

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New Thames Crossing Must be Part of a 21st Century Infrastructure Plan, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed today’s (12 April 2017) announcement from Department for Transport that the new Lower Thames Crossing is to be constructed to link the A2 east of Gravesend to the ...

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