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 RELEASEFJP/009/2211 November 2022 FTA Ireland (FTAI) welcomes the second 10-year Strategy for the Haulage Sector consultation as published earlier this week (9 November 2022) by Department of Transport. However,…
PRESS RELEASEFJP/008/2219 October 2022 Speaking at FTA Ireland’s Transport Manager Seminar held at today (19 October 2022), Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, has reaffirmed her…
PRESS RELEASERH/JL/007/2228 September 2022 Last year’s international COP26 conference generated international headlines for the global community’s commitments made to reduce emissions across the globe. But with many industries – including…
PRESS RELEASE FJP/006/2224 August 2022 FTA Ireland (FTAI) today (24 August 2022) welcomes the opening of the new North Runway at Dublin Airport as an opportunity to enhance Ireland’s global connectivity…
PRESS RELEASELEW/004/2202 August 2022 The Freight Transport Association of Ireland (FTAI) welcomes the publication of the public consultation summary report for Ireland’s 10-Year Road Haulage Strategy but is pressing government…
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…
The launch of the 2022 Managers Guide to Distribution Costs report takes place today. Thanks to @bwg_foods @bankofireland & @Enprova_REIL for supporting this project and @Analytiqa who carried out the research on behalf of @newsfromftai
The ball will be thrown in at 09.00 this morning in Salzburg. Good Luck to @markgannon234 representing Ireland in the Freight Forwarding Competition https://twitter.com/WorldSkills/status/1595643382663184384
#BringONSkills! 100 Competitors from 37 countries and regions are ready to compete in seven skills hosted in Salzburg, Austria 🇦🇹 this week for the finale of #WorldSkills2022 Competition 2022 Special Edition presented by #Samsung! Good luck.
#SkillsChangeWorlds
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Great to see students enquiring about the vast range of apprenticeships on offer at the @DLApprentice Careers Fair! The @CommDriver1 apprenticeship is one of our latest exciting #GenerationApprenticeship career options! Explore 66+ diverse programmes at http://apprenticeship.ie! https://twitter.com/DLApprentice/status/1594657306985525248
Our Senior Training Advisor Claire is pictured with @DeeleCollege student Joshua at the school’s Careers Fair today. Joshua was interested in hearing about the Transport Operations and Commercial Driving #apprenticeship.
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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.
