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
Transport and logistics businesses needs a strong voice to steer the industry through challenging times ahead, which will include the UK’s departure from the EU, worsening skills shortages and the ambitious European Green Deal, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). As a nominating body for the Industrial and Commercial Panel of Seanad Éireann, FTAI is endorsing
Following the launch of the landmark European Green Deal, FTA Ireland (FTAI)’s annual Transport Manager Seminar will provide representatives from the logistics industry with guidance on sustainable transport operations. This year’s event will be on 25 March 2020 at the Johnstown House Hotel Spa in Enfield, County Meath. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, comments:
FTA Ireland (FTAI) is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary at this year’s FTAI Transport Manager Seminar. The association has seen significant membership and services growth over the past decade and looks forward to welcoming delegates from across the transport and logistics sector to this must-attend event, taking place at Johnstown House Hotel Spa in
The announcement of a general election is good news for the logistics industry, which is losing confidence in the government’s ability to successfully navigate Brexit and provide the right framework to transition to a zero-emission economy, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). With a general election now confirmed for 8 February 2020, Aidan Flynn, General Manager
The government must urgently act on the recommendations detailed in the Low Emission Vehicle Taskforce Phase 2 Report, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation which speaks on behalf of the nation’s logistics sector. The report, released this week, sets out a clear path for government to take to assist the transport sector on its
In response to comments made in the media this morning (26 November 2019) of alleged ‘organisational dysfunctionality, inefficiency and poor regulatory oversight by the RSA’, Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, speaks in its defence: “In the view of FTAI, recent comments in the media regarding alleged ‘organisational dysfunctionality, inefficiency and poor regulatory oversight by
The 2020 Budget is not radical enough to incentivise businesses to significantly reduce their carbon footprints, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation representing all aspects of the sector. In response to the Budget 2020, released today (8 October 2019), Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, comments: “In the view of FTAI, Budget 2020