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FTA celebrates recognition of lorries in Highway Code

Five years since FTA challenged the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to consider including an HGV section in the Highway Code, the leading trade body is delighted with a firm commitment to do so in the government’s Road Safety Framework, published today ...

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FTA welcomes new minister with transport remit for Welsh Government

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) welcomes Carl Sargeant to his role as Minister for Local Government and Communities for the Welsh Government. But the leading trade body has warned that unless transport is ...

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FFUK – why isn’t the price of fuel falling?

Today FairFuelUK Campaign representatives, including the Freight Transport Association and Road Haulage Association, had a very successful meeting with campaign supporter Robert Halfon MP (Conservative, Harlow) ...

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McNulty recognises and reassures rail freight, says FTA

In its bid to improve the efficiency of the rail network in Great Britain, today’s McNulty Rail Value for Money report recognises the efficiencies that rail freight has achieved and has addressed some of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) concerns about protecting rail freight’s interests ...

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With backing logistics can become government’s carbon reduction hero, says FTA

As the government commits to halving greenhouse gases (GHG) by 2025 (on 1990 levels), the Freight Transport Association believes the logistics sector is well positioned to play a full part in achieving the cuts in emissions needed ...

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Jam-busting review into motorway incidents warmly welcomed by FTA

The huge cost and disruption caused to the supply chain by protracted motorway closures after incidents could be substantially reduced following the launch of the government’s Review of Investigation and Closure Procedures for Motorway Incidents ...

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Scottish Government must protect Freight Facilities Grant, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the appointment of Alex Neil MSP as Minister for Infrastructure and Capital Investment in the Scottish Government. But the leading trade body insists that the ...

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FTA transport operator survey reveals 'patchy' growth and optimism

Research from the Freight Transport Association reveals a 'patchy' start to 2011 for transport operators, with activity levels varying considerably between industry sectors and from quarter to quarter. However, data from ...

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Minister to address freight industry on greenhouse gas reduction challenge

Mike Penning, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, will be addressing the Freight Transport Association’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Conference next month regarding the contribution that the freight ...

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Industry has right to better roads: FTA backs Audit Commission report

Damage to commercial vehicles from poorly maintained local roads represents a significant cost to business and, eventually, hits the consumer in the pocket too. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) supports ...

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