productFigures show fall in HGV fatal accident rate
Road casualty statistics released by the Government show that the number of fatal accidents per billion lorry miles fell by 3.5 per cent in 2014.
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newsTraffic Commissioners recognise changing nature of logistics
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Traffic Commissioners have acknowledged the changing nature of the logistics industry with proposed amendments to the Senior Traffic Commissioner’s Statutory Guidance and Directions.
newsFTA calls on Government to support logistics apprenticeships
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called on the Government to support logistics industry apprenticeships in its submission to the Transport Select Committee inquiry into skills and workforce planning in the road haulage sector.
articleOvercoming environmental challenges
Rachael Dillon, the Freight Transport Association’s climate change policy manager, looks at ways in which the FTA can help with some of the environmental challenges faced by the logistics industry.
articleLogistics needs support to decarbonise
The logistics industry needs the full support of the government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said, following publication of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on the fifth carbon budget (2028-2032).
newsRoad safety measures positive step says FTA
The Freight Transport Association has reacted positively to the range of measures set out by the Government to improve road safety, which include a range of commitments and actions aimed at all road users which should further improve the UK’s road safety record.
productFTA rejects London Mayor’s proposals
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its disappointment at proposals from London Mayor Boris Johnson for changing the technical features of HGVs to improve safety.
newsRoyal Mail joins the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme
Royal Mail has joined the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) to demonstrate its commitment to reducing carbon from road freight.
news250 tonnes of goods per minute
It takes 400 vans to deliver all the toilet roll used by Londoners every day, and 23 articulated lorries to transport all the baked beans – just two examples from the Freight Transport Associated (FTA) of why freight is so vital to the capital city.
articleFTA publishes Freight Manifesto for Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) today publishes its Freight Manifesto for Scotland ahead of next month’s parliamentary elections.
articleFinalists announced in FTA Everywoman awards
22 women within the transport and logistics industry have been announced as finalists in the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
productVans see growth spurt as delivery diversifies
The Freight Transport Association says news that van numbers have exceeded four million for the first time in the UK is proof of their huge contribution to the logistics industry and the UK economy.
articleLogistics can help Government deliver better Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the new Scottish Government can deliver some ‘quick wins’ for a cleaner, safer and more efficient Scotland by working closely with the freight and logistics industry.
productEnforcement not legislation is the answer to van licensing
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says effective enforcement of vans must come before new laws following the announcement of three new European Commission consultations.
newsFTA outlines rail freight priorities following Government report
Helping customers to understand the benefits of moving freight by rail rather than road is key to integrating rail freight into more supply chains, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
productLogistics needs Scottish Government support to decarbonise
The logistics industry needs the full support of the Scottish Government in order to achieve decarbonisation, the Freight Transport Association has said, following publication of a Committee on Climate Change (CCC) report on Scotland’s emissions.
newsEU staff are vital to logistics sector says FTA
Freight Transport Association (FTA) Chief Executive David Wells told Transport Secretary Chris Grayling that EU workers are as vital to the logistics industry as they are to the NHS and construction sector.
productFTA favours Heathrow over Gatwick in upcoming airport decision
If it’s not Heathrow then it’s Dover for freight shipments, says the Freight Transport Association.
articleModern life: brought to you by van
Most of the services essential to modern life and which define Britain as a first world country are delivered by van, says Mark Cartwright, Head of Vans at the Freight Transport Association.
productKeep the UK competitive FTA tells Chancellor
Britain’s ability to move goods around the world without additional cost or red tape must be a priority for the Chancellor, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) said in its submission to HM Treasury before next month’s Autumn Statement.
