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Transport minister underlines support for quiet night-time deliveries

Speaking at the Freight Transport Association’s Urban Logistics Conference earlier today, Transport Minister Paul Clark reinforced his view that quiet night-time deliveries can tackle urban congestion, reduce carbon ...

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Foreign lorry focus for safer roads and fairer market

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report into the regulation of commercial vehicles will provide a welcome focus on the issue of unsafe overseas lorries and driving practices, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) ...

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FTA issues note of caution on HS2

The Freight Transport Association, which represents the users of rail freight in the UK, has asked that the needs of freight are not forgotten in the buzz surrounding High Speed Rail 2 (HS2). While FTA supports ...

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FTA to bring the debate to Multimodal

The latest logistics information services available from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) will be on display at this year's Multimodal Show. The leading trade body will also be inviting all delegates to join a ...

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Industry leaders feel the love

Some of the foremost logistics companies and truck manufacturers will be leading the way in celebrating the sector’s successes at the Logistics Showcase on 13 April at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. Supporters and ...

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What about the Severn Crossing, demands FTA

The Freight Transport Association has questioned the consistency of government policy as proposals to scrap tolls on the Humber Bridge moved another step closer yesterday. Reacting to Transport Minister Sadiq Khan’s ...

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Staggering fuel duty will delay the inevitable, says FTA

The Chancellor’s announcement that fuel duty rises will be introduced in three stages, instead of the expected inflation-busting rise of 3p in April, will effectively save industry £150 million and will be a welcome relief ...

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Infrastructure investment boost welcomed by FTA

The Freight Transport Association has today applauded the Chancellor’s decision to plough millions of pounds into developing the UK’s road transport infrastructure, thus supporting one of its key manifesto demands ...

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Darling disingenuous on duty

The Freight Transport Association has today accused Chancellor Alistair Darling of being disingenuous in his Budget announcement on fuel duty. While fuel duty will indeed rise by a penny per litre (ppl) rather than the ...

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Be prepared for stricter sideguards checks with FTA guide

From May this year vehicle sideguards will be subject to stricter compliance checks during annual testing. A new compliance guide by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) will ensure vehicle operators are fully ...

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