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.
Press Release26th May 2022 Ireland’s freight and distribution sector has reinforced its commitment to the next generation of employees with the launch today of a new Transport Operations and Commercial…
PRESS RELEASEEMM/002/2208 March 2022 The Irish government must act now to protect businesses from rising fuel prices and consumers from spiralling inflation, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation…
PRESS RELEASEEMM/001/2202 March 2022 FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation representing Ireland’s logistics sector, has today (02 March 2022) announced the launch of PassengerSafe, a new compliance standard to provide…
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…
📌New Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship was launched yesterday by Minister Simon Harris, TD and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton at ATU Sligo.
Read more: https://www.atu.ie/news/new-apprenticeship-to-attract-next-generation-of-employees-into-commercial-driving.
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People from Carlow will 'earn as they learn' in new transport operator apprenticeships - Harris https://www.carlowlive.ie/news/local-news/821706/people-from-carlow-will-earn-as-they-learn-in-new-transport-operator-apprenticeships-harris.html#.YpD_6Ld0_Eg.twitter
Our members represent a large cross-section of the industry including hauliers, suppliers, retailers, local authorities, freight forwarders, freight handlers, vehicle manufacturers and others.
