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46 individuals from the UK’s thriving Transport & Logistics industry have been announced today as finalists in the 2019 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards programme.From freight and rail to retail and architecture, they showcase the range of opportunities that redefine an industry traditionally seen to offer manual, male-dominated jobs. …

The UK’s global competitiveness has dropped significantly and investment in the UK’s transport and logistics infrastructure is urgently required to boost its attractiveness to international investors, according to a new report released today. The 2019 Logistics Report, launched by FTA in association with Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking, polled the …

Following the recent announcement of a £5 billion package of investment for Scotland’s infrastructure, logistics businesses from across the country will be keen to learn how the money is to be distributed to ensure that the country keeps trading efficiently in the years ahead. And attendees at FTA’s Logistics Scotland …

A ban on the sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040 is a feasible target for the logistics industry if appropriate support is given, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Reacting to the launch of a recent report by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the association, which represents the …

Without suitable apprenticeships standards against which to train recruits, the apprenticeship levy is nothing more than a secondary tax on the logistics industry, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the logistics industry. On the second anniversary of the Apprenticeship Levy (6 April), FTA’s Head of …

The search is on for the country’s best van drivers with the launch of this year’s Van Excellence Driver of the Year competition, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The popular contest, now in its sixth year, will take place on Saturday 8 June at Bott Ltd in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Supported by Bott …

Reacting to the announcement this week that Highways England is to lead a £300,000 study into major improvements to road links between the M65 in East Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire, Malcolm Bingham, Head of Policy for the North of England at FTA commented: “As the business group representing the …

Dine with the logistics industry’s finest and celebrate another successful year for the sector by attending FTA’s Northern Ireland Logistics Lunch, to be held at the Merchant Hotel in Belfast on 10 May 2019. Guest speaker John Hartson, the renowned ex-professional footballer and respected BBC and BT Sport pundit, will …

The rejection of the Withdrawal Agreement by Parliament means that FTA has doubled down on its advice to logistics operators and importers and exporters to prepare for a No Deal outcome. As further debates and votes take place in the House of Commons over the coming days, FTA is advising …

Does your company use vans as part of its daily business? If so, make sure you are up to date with the latest need-to-know compliance, operational and safety issues by attending one of FTA’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings, sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Vans. The three briefings, taking place in Edinburgh, Derby, …