Showing 891-900 results of 2000

FTA says Ferries Plan shows importance of freight

The Final Ferries Plan, published on 19 December 2012 by Scottish government, shows the importance of freight and HGVs in delivering economic sustainability, says the Freight Transport Association.

Read more

Cost of fuel continues to put operators under pressure, says FTA report

The price of fuel is still the biggest headache for transport companies battling to cope with rising costs, with haulage rates failing to keep up, according to a report published by the Freight Transport Association ...

Read more

FTA answers government challenge to identify where red tape can be cut

The Working Time Directive, London Lorry Control Scheme and the age limit for vocational drivers are just some of the areas where time and money wasting red tape can be cut, according to the Freight Transport Association ...

Read more

Government backed trials show quiet night-time deliveries work

The realisation of the environmental, economic and road safety benefits of delivering goods out-of-hours has taken a significant step forward with the results of the Quiet Delivery Demonstration Scheme (QDDS) trials ...

Read more

'Make friends with your maintenance contractor' - says Traffic Commissioner in FTA web chat

West of England Traffic Commissioner Sarah Bell has told Transport Managers "not to overlook the importance of their relationship with maintenance contractors" adding that "they should be considered as your best friend".

Read more

Safety and compliance dominate agenda at All Island Freight Forum

The overwhelming consensus among participants of the All Island Freight Forum (AIFF) held this week and led by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) was that safety and compliance must be harmonised across the north and south of the island of Ireland ...

Read more

Freight by Water event to unlock potential of water freight in Scotland

Water freight can unlock hitherto untapped potential for Scotland’s supply chain, benefitting businesses and the environment alike. Industry stakeholders will be able to judge whether water freight is for them at a Freight by Water event held in September and in conjunction with the Freight Transport Association’s Scottish Supply ...

Read more

Bunker levy passes the buck on tackling climate change, says BSC

At its quarterly meeting held in London yesterday, the British Shippers Council (BSC) – a democratic arm of the UK’s Freight Transport Association – resolutely rebuffed proposals to impose a bunker levy on shippers to fund ...

Read more

Keen and growing interest in FORS audits reported by FTA

Having won the tender to provide Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) audits, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reporting a high level of interest in applicants for accreditation of this scheme to improve freight delivery in London ...

Read more

M4 tunnel chaos amplifies calls for relief road, says FTA

The massive disruption and additional cost to industry caused by the closure of the M4’s Brynglas tunnel has amplified calls for a Newport relief road to help alleviate pressure along this vital trade corridor. The Freight ...

Read more