blogScotland Works for Safer Logistics
We’re very excited that our Safer Logistics brand will make it debut in Scotland in May, as part of the Scotland Works exhibition (May 3-4 at Glasgow’s SEC).
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blogA bit of how’s your grandfather
We have an interesting take on Brexit this month from James Rollo as part of our write up of the recent Keep Britain Trading Conference held by the Freight Transport Association.
newsAct quick on expansion or Heathrow may lose prominence
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.
productHard-hitting FTA film focuses on van safety
A thought-provoking film has been released by the Freight Transport Association to highlight the importance of safety and compliance in van operations.
newsPut Customs Union back on the table says FTA
The Freight Transport Association has called for the new government to review its decision to leave the EU Customs Union, given the confusion caused by the results of the General Election and lack of a clear mandate from British voters.
productLogistics sector needs European workers to keep Britain trading
Without workers from the European Union, the UK’s freight and logistics sector could grind to a halt, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
newsFTA says Brexit talks must make rapid progress to prevent disaster
As the second round of Brexit talks get underway, the Freight Transport Association says negotiations must move ahead with speed to compensate for delays caused by the General Election.
productNo seat for logistics at PM’s Brexit talks table
As the Prime Minister meets business leaders at Downing Street today to discuss the potential economic impact of Brexit, the Freight Transport Association has expressed serious dismay that the sector has once again been overlooked in planning for the UK’s exit from the European Union.
productFTA urges Welsh Assembly to keep pressure on national Government over Brexit
Following the publication of the results of the National Assembly for Wales’ inquiry into the implication of Brexit for Welsh Ports, FTA has called for the Assembly to keep the pressure on the national government to ensure that trading relationships and customs arrangements at Welsh ports are at the heart of the ongoing Brexit negotiations.
newsTemporary customs union paper ‘step in the right direction’
The government’s paper on trade and customs arrangements post-Brexit, published today (15 August 2017) is a “step in the right direction”, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
productFTA backs truck £8 million platooning trial
Truck platooning could save cost, congestion and carbon says the Freight Transport Association.
newsFTA highlights shortage of skilled drivers
The freight and logistics sector is still suffering a shortage of skilled drivers, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA)’s July Quarterly Transport Activity Survey (QTAS).
newsChristmas under threat from Home Office migrant proposals
Proposals set out in a leaked Home Office document this week would end the free movement of labour immediately after Brexit and prevent all but the most highly-skilled EU workers from entering Britain.
articleSupply chain warnings are sense not scaremongering
The Freight Transport Association is urging British and EU negotiators who are meeting in Brussels to heed the warnings from traders and logistics operators on both sides of the Channel, that post-Brexit arrangements will need time and effort if the continued smooth passage of trade is to be established.
articleTime for a rest?
FTA campaigns for better driver facilities, with urgent action needed to provide more secure, safe and high-quality driver rest areas.
newsFreight Transport Association to hold talks with Business Secretary Greg Clark
Mr Clark, who is the Conservative MP for Tunbridge Wells, will visit the Freight Transport Association (FTA) offices and meet the organisation’s Chief Executive, David Wells.
newsBrexit borders a European problem too
The Freight Transport Association has warned the EU not to underestimate the massive challenge member states face when preparing their own borders for Brexit, along with the risk of long delays and disruption at European ferry ports.
newsTime for trade to take centre stage says FTA
The news that the European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says “sufficient progress” has been made in the Brexit negotiations to move on to phase 2 (transition & trade) is encouraging, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
newsHGV 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.
newsWarning of 15-mile queues at Calais should be Brexit wake-up call
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says a warning of 15-mile queues at the Port of Calais, if border checks are introduced after Brexit, should be a wake-up call for the British and EU27 governments.
