newsSmart Freight system needed smartish
Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk.
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newsConcern at fuel duty rise rumour
Logistics UK has responded to rumours of a potential fuel duty rise.
newsLogistics UK urges Government to bring border strategy forward
The association has responded to the government’s consultation on its 2025 UK Border Strategy, which closes this week (28 August 2020).
newsLogistics UK urges Government to strike Brexit deal
Responding to reports that negotiations between the UK and EU are facing issues over continued access to the EU market for UK hauliers, business group Logistics UK is urging the government to keep pressing for a deal with their European counterparts.
articleLong-term vision for logistics
A shared long-term vision between industry and government is needed for businesses to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic effectively, and navigate the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to a report released today from Logistics UK (formerly FTA).
newsFTA changes name to Logistics UK
From today, the Freight Transport Association has rebranded as Logistics UK.
newsFTA warns against dangers of last minute Brexit deal
Business must be allowed sufficient time to prepare for whatever Brexit agreement is reached between the EU and UK, according to FTA.
newsFTA backs sustainable freight initiative
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has joined a new group called Research Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF), which aims to come up with ideas to minimise the environmental impact of road freight transport.
newsEC ‘reasoned opinion’ echoes FTA report on excessive Eurotunnel tolls for rail freight
Today’s European Commission (EC) ‘reasoned opinion’ to both the UK and French governments, reinforcing the call from the Freight Transport Association (FTA) to deal with excessive rail freight charges imposed by Eurotunnel, has been welcomed by the association.
newsFTA: Out-of-hours deliveries a must in London
Following the launch of the Road Task Force report by London Mayor Boris Johnson the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling for more flexibility to include out-of-hours deliveries in the capital.
newsFree flow tolling “long overdue” at Dartford Crossing
“About time too” was the response of the Freight Transport Association following the announcement by Transport Minister Stephen Hammond confirming that a new ‘free-flow’ charging arrangement will be introduced to users of the Dartford River Crossing by October 2014.
newsFreight must get a share of £500m funding for ultra-low emission vehicles
Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) pledge of an additional £500 million to fund the provision of ultra-low emissions vehicles and supporting infrastructure up to 2020 but the freight sector must benefit from this funding.
newsCall for consistent fine policy over ‘yellow-line’ deliveries
The Freight Transport Association is asking for greater consistency ‘across-the-board’ in the time allowed for delivery drivers when stopping on them.
articleFTA: Fuel – the fight goes on
Rising fuel costs are crippling for the whole country and the effect is no more devastating than for freight operators, whose businesses and livelihoods are so dependent on the price of fuel, says Michael Webb, Head of Public Affairs, Freight Transport Association. Not only does it have a negative impact on road hauliers but also their customers and ultimately everyone, through the price of goods on the shelves.
newsFTA calls for close scrutiny of A14 tolling
In reaction to the announcement by the Highways Agency to upgrade the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon, The Freight Transport Association is calling for the industry to be closely involved in discussions about how the scheme will be funded.
articleLogistics plays a role in carbon reduction
The logistics industry provides a vital service for the whole economy. Whether it’s delivering milk to supermarkets or supplies to hospitals, freight is imperative for keeping the country running. Because of this, the industry will always produce emissions, but it is vital we are aware of this and that industry works together to reduce its carbon footprint as much as possible, says Freight Transport Association climate change policy manager Rachael Dillon.
newsFTA calls for European progress on safety and aerodynamic designs for HGVs
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed frustration at the slow progress with regards to changes to vehicle design to improve the aerodynamics and safety elements of HGVs.
newsFTA: PCNs a policy failure not enforcement success
The Transport Select Committee has announced recommendations to the Government regarding Local Authority Parking Enforcements in England.
newsFTA tells EC: “Training requirements should be identified by industry not politicians”
Freight Transport Association (FTA) has responded to a consultation from the European Commission on the future of Driver CPC urging Brussels to recognise that the freight transport industry is best placed to identify driver training – not politicians.
