The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTA Ireland) is a multimodal representative trade association for the freight, distribution, Passenger and logistics sector. We support, shape and stand up for efficient and sustainable logistics.
Celebrating 10 years of establishment in 2020 FTA Ireland have developed key strategic relationships with industry stakeholders, Government Departments to aid the enhancement of the Associations reputation as one that works proactively to develop and provide solutions to compliment the professionalisation of the freight distribution and logistics sector. Our members are the life blood of the Association and we consistently work hard representing their issues. Through engagement with our members and quarterly council meetings it is clear that the key areas of concern continue to be Brexit, skills shortages and competitive challenges as well as growing compliance requirements.
FTA Ireland are well positioned to aid our members preparation for the future trading environment. We are continuing to encourage members to participate in broader industry wide solutions for the skills shortage for instance. It is very important that industry takes ownership of these issues and participates in solutions that can have benefits for their business into the future. New apprenticeships in this area are one example of when there is a collaborative approach taken the outcome can have far reaching benefits for all. Preparing for Brexit is vital. Updating and preparing strategic business plans, taking account of regulatory obligations and implementing these plans on an ongoing basis will not only prepare businesses for Brexit but will ensure that irrespective of the outcome the business will be more efficient, develop more opportunities through increased competitiveness and ultimately be more profitable. A culture of compliance will aid the contingency planning for the future trading environment.
In response to confirmation today (15 December 2021) that Irish traders will be exempt from some new Brexit import requirements from January 2022 as a consequence of the ongoing negotiations…
PRESS RELEASEEMM/131/21 The average pay for commercial vehicle drivers increased by 13.4% in the first half of 2021 as a result of supply and demand pressures for skilled workers during…
PRESS RELEASEEMM/123/2105 November 2021 LOGISTICS INDUSTRY NEEDS GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO IMPLEMENT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN, SAYS FTAI FTA Ireland, the business group which speaks for the country’s logistics sector has welcomed…
Improving road safety, overcoming the skills shortage, and decarbonising operations are all vital to protect the nation’s supply chains and to future-proof Ireland’s logistics industry, according to FTAI Ireland (FTAI),…
Irish hauliers need government support to recruit new HGV drivers into the logistics industry, before the country’s supply chain starts to break down, according to industry group FTA Ireland. According…
FTAI welcomes yesterday’s (28 April 2021) announcement that the European Parliament has approved the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) agreed between the EU and the UK in December 2020. While…
12 FTA Ireland TruckSafe members will receive €86,760 to support their capital investment in environmental fuel management practices. These companies have signed up the ENPROVA/ECOFleet programme and have demonstrated their…
Following pressure from the Irish logistics sector, the government has this week announced the launch of its €2million Alternatively-Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicle (AFHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme: Aidan Flynn, General Manager…
FTA Ireland (FTAI) welcomes the UK government’s announcement regarding the extension of trade easements for imports into Great Britain from the EU but calls for urgent action from the Irish…
9/ The view in Brussels is that Truss She seemed keen to remain strongly engaged on on the issue, rather than delegating it. The expectation is that there will continue to be frequent meetings (both negotiators will meet again on January 24).
Pleased to share my latest article in the @ConversationUK on possible #supplychain challenges - and opportunities - in the year ahead.
https://theconversation.com/the-big-challenges-for-supply-chains-in-2022-174420?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=bylinetwitterbutton via @ConversationUK
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Our members represent a large cross-section of the industry including hauliers, suppliers, retailers, local authorities, freight forwarders, freight handlers, vehicle manufacturers and others.
