The logistics industry will deliver Christmas on time this year despite facing severe staff shortages, according to FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector. But with a growing shortfall of 59,000 HGV drivers, the issue will be significantly worse for Christmas 2020 unless the government amends its post-Brexit immigration …
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Following uncertainty surrounding the review of HS2, FTA has called on government to secure the future of the high-speed railway and reassure businesses of its commitment to infrastructure investment moving forwards. Alex Veitch, FTA’s Head of Multimodal Policy, commented: “FTA and its members are excited about the prospect of HS2 …
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The UK’s ‘best of the best’ van operators and drivers have been recognised at FTA’s 2019 Van Excellence Honours Lunch, which took place 12th November 2019 at a dazzling ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Birmingham, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The awards, also sponsored by The AA, Bott, Brigade …
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As the voice of the logistics industry, FTA has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy. Unemployment is at its lowest on record, and with logistics currently reliant on EEA workers to help support vital occupations such as LGV/van drivers, as …
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“To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.” Stephen Hawking 21st century logistics businesses face the challenge of delivering in an ever-changing world, with the new technologies, modes of transport, a shifting workforce and other forces re-shaping the conventions which have dictated the shape …
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With applications for London HGV Safety Permits launching today (28 October 2019), FTA is advising businesses that operate within the M25 to apply as soon as possible to ensure they can keep using their vehicles in the capital once the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) launches next year. The business organisation, …
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FTA, which speaks for the UK logistics industry, has welcomed today’s (24 October 2019) news that the EU has approved the extension of two contingency measures by another seven months to maintain road haulage and air connectivity in the event of a No Deal Brexit. As Sarah Laouadi, FTA’s European …
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FTA’s Logistics Emission Reduction Scheme LERS launched a free guide to help all road operators, from owner-operators upwards, to reduce their use of diesel. The guide, available on LERS’ website, provides readers with advice taken from industry leading companies on how to save money and lower emissions by reducing fuel …
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In response to the report issued by the National Audit Office (NAO) today (16 October 2019) on border preparedness for a No Deal Brexit, Pauline Bastidon, FTA’s Head of European and Global Policy, comments: “The NAO report highlights the scale of the challenge for industry. It echoes’ FTA’s messages to …
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A reduction in the tariff from 25% to 10% is in the right direction but FTA has called for the abolition of tariffs on trucks. Speaking on behalf of the logistics industry, FTA’s deputy CEO James Hookham said: “We are pleased to see our calls to remove the very high …
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