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Heathrow expansion vital to UK’s global trading position, says FTA

Creation of increased airport capacity in the South East of England is vital if the UK is to retain its position as a global trading hub, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). FTA, the leading membership ...

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Bank holiday traffic queues could become the norm post-Brexit, says FTA

Bank holiday-style traffic queues could become an everyday occurrence around Britain’s ports and airports after Brexit, says the Freight Transport Association, unless the government prioritises the needs of freight and ...

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Home Affairs Select Committee findings support FTA position on Brexit

The Commons Home Affairs Select Committee on Brexit has reinforced the calls by the Freight Transport Association for information on future trading arrangements in a report published this week. According to the ...

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FTA to represent logistics sector on Northern Ireland government forum

The Freight Transport Association is to represent the logistics sector on a major new business forum set up by the Northern Ireland administration ...

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Calais blockade demonstrates threat to UK trade, says FTA

Yesterday’s (25 January) blockade of the Port of Calais by French fishermen showed how disruption to cross-Channel traffic after Brexit could have a serious impact on the UK’s trading

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Great Britain-Northern Ireland trade deserves better road support, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association, which represents logistics operators on both sides of the Irish Sea, is calling on the government to prioritise the infrastructure deficit leading to and ...

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HGV safety scheme keeping cleaner trucks off London's roads, says FTA

London’s Mayor is scuppering his own work to clean up the capital’s air, by trying to rush-through an ill-considered road safety scheme, says the Freight Transport Association.

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British industry needs positive movement to keep trading, says FTA

With less than 300 working days to go until the UK leaves the European Union, the Freight Transport Association is urging government to take decisive steps to agree the format and

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London freight companies celebrate as Grayling blocks punitive PCN charges

London’s freight operators are celebrating, after it was confirmed the Transport Secretary has blocked plans for a dramatic increase in Red Route Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). The penalties are imposed on vehicles which stop or park on ...

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FTA Van Excellence events to focus on drivers’ health and wellbeing

Does your business use vans in its daily operation? With four million vans on Britain’s roads, and the numbers increasing every year, operating them in a safe, efficient and compliant manner, should be of paramount importance to fleet operators.

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