newsLeeds and Birmingham delay Clean Air Zones
FTA reacted to the statement by Leeds and Birmingham Councils, that they are delaying the start of their Clean Air Zones, by saying it was the only step available to them, and the right thing to do.
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productHauliers face cash crisis as Brexit approaches
Declining profit margins have left logistics businesses struggling to fund their Brexit preparations, according to the 2019 Logistics Report.
newsFTA: Government report shows No Deal Brexit ‘unacceptable’
The publication of a data paper on Northern Ireland’s trade and investment prospects after a No Deal Brexit shows how unacceptable an outcome that could be for the country’s logistics businesses, according to FTA, the business organisation representing the sector.
newsConcern at ‘fragility of No Deal Brexit contingency plans’
The Freight Transport Association has written to both candidates for the Conservative Party leadership contest outlining its concerns over the impacts a ‘No deal Brexit’ would have on UK-EU supply chains.
productOperation Brock puts Brexit onus on hauliers
Government plans to strengthen compliance with Operation Brock (the queueing system to be introduced for lorries in Kent in the event of a No Deal Brexit) will place the responsibility to travel with correct documentation on haulage businesses, despite a lack of clarity on the actual paperwork required, according to FTA.
newsFTA in plea for Government to share Brexit full impact assessment
The time has come for government to put the politics of Brexit to one side, come clean with industry, and share its full impact assessment for a No Deal departure from the EU, according to FTA, the organisation which speaks for the logistics sector.
productReady for a No-Deal?
New Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated clearly that the UK will leave the European Union on 31 October 2019 – with or without a deal.
newsEU extends contingency measures on road haulage and aviation
UK hauliers will be able to use current licenses for UK EU haulage to 31 July 2020, even in the event of a No-deal Brexit.
productLogistics industry hit by ‘plummeting’ EU migrant numbers
Logistics businesses are struggling to fill job vacancies as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK for work continues to plummet, according to a report released this month by FTA.
articleThe future of logistics
Autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, drones and electric aircrafts: the logistics sector is evolving at a rapid rate and there are many opportunities for those brave enough to embrace these new technologies.
productFTA raises concerns over migrant red tape
The Freight Transport Association has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy.
newsVan hero recognised
A van driver who saved a motorist trapped in a burning car after a high-speed crash in Huddersfield has been recognised with a national award at FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch.
newsBlock exemption recommendation slammed
The recommendation by the European Commission to renew the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) for a four-year period from April 2020 has been slammed by the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF), the voice of businesses importing and exporting goods around the world.
productFTA: help us progress to zero emissions
All political parties should pledge to support the logistics sector on its journey to decarbonisation, according to FTA.
newsFTA calls for detail as Javid suggests tougher Brexit stance
FTA is calling on the government to answer critical questions about the UK’s future trading arrangements with the EU after the Brexit transition period.
productFTA vows to keep vehicle inspection service open during pandemic
The Freight Transport Association says members are struggling to book vehicle inspections with local garages due to shortfalls of staff under the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
productStick to hygiene laws to keep logistics safe
FTA, RHA and Unite are calling on those using the services of these workers to ensure that adequate hygiene facilities, including hot and cold running water, are available to all drivers and warehouse operatives delivering to, or collecting from business premises.
productFTA calls on businesses to strike a healthy balance during the crisis
The Freight Transport Association says it is working hard to keep the nation trading during the COVID-19 pandemic, and is busy supporting all sectors of the economy, in line with government advice.
newsValidity of Safe Loading Passes extended
The Safe Loading Pass Scheme (SLPS) Management Group is providing extensions on Safe Loading Passes soon to expire, in line with government direction on COVID-19.
newsFTA revamps training to cope with COVID-19 crisis
The Freight Transport Association has launched an online version of the Operator Licence Awareness Training Course (OLAT) to ensure operators can continue to receive vital compliance training under the government’s ‘social distancing’ rules.
