FTA Ireland (FTAI) is urging the Road Safety Authority to relax its rules around commercial vehicle testing during the COVID-19 pandemic to allow businesses to continue operating while adhering to the government’s strict social distancing rules. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, comments: “FTAI is calling for the Road Safety Authority to relax the rules
Transport and logistics businesses are increasingly needing a strong voice to steer the industry through the challenging times ahead. And, as a nominating body for the Industrial and Commercial Panel of Seanad Éireann, FTA Ireland (FTAI) is delighted to endorse Declan Allen for the forthcoming election. Declan Allen is a Senior Lecturer at the Technological
The package of emergency measures introduced by government to support logistics businesses through COVID-19 is a promising start but more needs to be done, according FTA Ireland (FTAI). Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, which speaks for the sector nationwide, comments: “Businesses within the freight distribution and logistics sector are ready and willing to face
To help protect commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic, FTA Ireland (FTAI) is urging cargo-carrying ferry companies to restrict cabins to one-person occupation, close all bars and restaurants on board and provide a room service for drivers to include meals and drinks. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI comments: “FTAI is urging ferry companies to
In response to the government’s escalation of its reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic, FTA Ireland (FTAI) is reassuring the public that the nation’s supply chain is resilient and there is no need to stockpile items. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI comments: “As the business organisation representing Ireland’s logistics sector, FTAI wants to reassure the
FTA Ireland (FTAI) has today (09 March 2020) issued advice to logistics operators regarding COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI comments: “Those working in the freight distribution and logistics sector must work effectively, collaboratively and transparently in assessing the risk of COVID-19 to the international supply chain. It is important