Following comments made by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, today (16 October 2020) that it is now time to “get ready” for the prospect of no free trade deal between the UK and EU on 1 January 2021, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI), comments: “With less than 80 days to go
The FTA Ireland Sustainable Transport Briefing will bring delegates up to date on the current initiatives being employed by commercial and public fleet operators in transitioning to alternative fuelling technologies. We Will hear from the CEO of the National transport Authority (NTA) Anne Graham on the ‘Sustainable Public Transport’. Providing leadership in supporting a sustainable
Irish logistics businesses have seen their overhead expenses rise by 5.9% over the past 12 months, according to a report released today (8 October 2020) by FTA Ireland (FTAI). Produced in partnership with KPMG, BWG Group, ENPROVA and Analytiqa, The Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs 2020 provides detailed insight into how the costs of staffing, operating vehicles, and haulage
We deliver our classroom-based training in a COVID19-secure way We would like to reassure you that Freight Transport Association Ireland’s classroom-based training courses are still taking place near you in a COVID-secure and compliant manner. Whether you are a driver, manager, engineer or a company director, we have a variety of classroom-based courses in that
8th October 2020 – 10am Webinar – FTA Ireland launches the Managers Guide to Distribution Costs 2020 with introduction given by Minister of State for Transport Hildegarde Naughton. Don’t miss out by booking today. You Can Book Your Space Here
Access to sufficient numbers of expert customs agents and brokers will be critical to the continued free flow of goods between Ireland and Britain, once the Brexit transition period comes to end on 31 December 2020, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector. To help Irish businesses manage the
In response to the publication of the government’s Brexit Readiness Action Plan today (9 September 2020), Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI) comments: “With just 16 weeks until the end of the Brexit transition period, FTAI is urging the government to allow the logistics industry to trial and test the new systems for
FTA Ireland, the business group representing the country’s logistics sector, has reacted positively to today’s government announcement of a €3,000 financial incentive for employers taking on apprentices. Speaking after the announcement, made today by Minister Simon Harris TD, FTA Ireland’s General Manager Aidan Flynn was positive about the impact which the new funding will have
Following the final adoption of the EU Mobility Package this week, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI), comments: “As the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, FTAI is disappointed with the final Mobility Package. While the objectives of the package are commendable, the views of industry on how to achieve them have
The appointment of a dedicated minister for transport and logistics is vital to leading the country forward through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and climate change, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the country’s logistics sector. Speaking on the landmark appointment of Junior Minister Hildegarde Naughton to the new role,
