PRESS RELEASERFH/112/23 Inflation in Ireland may have dropped back to 6.4% in September*, but the cost of moving goods to and from customers remains a key concern throughout the supply chain. To ensure that both suppliers and customers continue to achieve best possible value for money for their logistics movements,…
PRESS RELEASE FJP/109/23 12 October 2023 The budget announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath on 10 October 2023 offers very little for hard pressed businesses in the freight distribution and logistics sector, says FTA Ireland (FTAI). Speaking on the announcement, Aidan Flynn, CEO of FTAI comments: “In Ireland…
As fleet decarbonisation continues to gain momentum, the 9th Annual Electric Vehicle Summit & Expo is being held on the 7th November in the Shelbourne Hall at the RDS, bring a renewed focus on the pivotal transition to electric fleets. This year has introduced a new dedicated stage focused on…
Our annual Transport Manager Seminar is returning to the Johnstown Estate on the 19th October 2023, offering the latest information and guidance on industry advice for Transport Managers. The event’s keynote address will be delivered by Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Jack Chambers , while other speakers…
PRESS RELEASERFH/089/2317 August 2023 Spiderman once said that “With great power comes great responsibility.” And when it comes to jobs in transport and logistics, transport managers are the epitome of that saying, as they are responsible for directing, coordinating, planning and overseeing tasks and operations within an organisation involving transportation…
PRESS RELEASERFH/098/239th August 2023 Night flights at Dublin Airport provide a vital corridor for Irish trade and should be allowed to continue, according to FTA Ireland. Speaking following the High Court’s decision to grant a stay on a decision which would reduce the number of flights using Dublin’s north…
PRESS RELEASERFH/077/2326 July 2023 Today’s (26 July 2023) publication of the All-Island Rail Review identifies the value which rail could bring to the nation’s freight capacity, according to business group Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). But, speaking in response to the report, FTAI Chief Executive Aidan Flynn is urging…
The Climate Action Plan proposes a 10% reduction in emissions from the heavy goods road freight sector by 2030.Transport accounts for approximately 18% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions. Diesel-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and buses produce 38% of our road transport emissions. The road to transition to alternative fuels that…
Press Release24th March 2023 The first ever Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, will run from 27 March – 1 April and will see numerous events take place at both a national and regional level. The aim of the initiative is to promote awareness of the logistics and supply chain…
PRESS RELEASEFJP/002/2310 March 2023 FTA Ireland (FTAI) is today (10 March) celebrating following it’s win at last night’s prestigious Irish Logistics and Transport Awards held at the Crowne Plaza, Dublin. The trade association scooped the Safety Award for its renowned TruckSafe Standard, developed in 2012 by members, for members. The…
PRESS RELEASERFH/015/2302 March 2023 Ireland’s logistics and supply chain businesses are the country’s unsung heroes, providing the materials and goods required to power the economy, from food to construction materials, medicines to furniture and more. But with so many people failing to realise the critical role the sector plays in…
PRESS RELEASERFH/016/2321 February 2023 With Ireland’s logistics businesses committed to a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, FTA Ireland today welcomed Ciaran Cuffe MEP to its monthly Alternative Fuels Working Group to discuss the Irish Climate Plan and the challenges faced by the sector on the road to…
PRESS STATEMENT27 February 2023 Following the announcement made today by UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol, Chief Executive of FTA Ireland, Aidan Flynn, comments: “The announced breakthrough on the NI Protocol looks set to create greater certainty for businesses on the island of Ireland, EU…
PRESS RELEASERFH/011/2213 December 2022 Business group FTA Ireland (FTAI) is celebrating today (13 December 2022) after its Trucksafe Standard won the Road Safety Authority’s Leading Lights in Road Safety Award for business. The Standard, which was created and implemented in close partnership with the association’s member businesses, assists organisations working…
PRESS RELEASEFJP/010/2229 November 2022 Figures from FTA Ireland’s Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs (MGDC) demonstrate the effects of the current economic crisis on industry, with transport overhead costs reported to have increased, on average, by 17.7% in the last year. Published today, 29 November 2022, the report examines the impact…
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, to make the strategy a success, FTAI, which represents the country’s logistics industry, urges government to collaborate with the sector…
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 commitment to the freight distribution sector amid the ongoing, and uncontrolled, fluctuation of energy and operational costs. Minister of State…
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 logistics – still relying on conventionally fuelled vehicles to deliver for customers, how are these commitments to be achieved, and…
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 and trade opportunities, and provide a boost for the Irish economy. However, the organisation has also warned of the challenges…
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 to create a final plan in partnership with industry that is dynamic and ambitious, yet achievable for all parties. Aidan…
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 representing Ireland’s logistics sector. Aidan Flynn, CEO of FTAI, comments: “With fuel accounting for more than 41% of the cost…
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 passenger transport operators with the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable bus and coach fleets…
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 around the Northern Ireland protocol, Aidan Flynn, CEO of FTA Ireland (FTAI) comments: “The clarity provided by Lord Frost today…
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 Covid-19 pandemic, according to a report released today (2 December 2021) by FTA Ireland (FTAI). Produced in partnership with…
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 the publication of the government’s long-awaited Climate Action Plan, which outlines how the country should achieve a 51% reduction in…
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), the business group representing the sector. Responding to the Irish government’s consultation, Ten-year Strategy for the Haulage Sector First Consultation…
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 to Aidan Flynn, General Manager at FTAI, with the industry already suffering a shortage of suitably qualified HGV drivers, the…
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 the agreement has been implemented in the EU on a provisional basis since the 1 of January 2021, its ratification…
12 FTA Ireland TruckSafe members will receive €86,760 to support their capital investment in environmental fuel management practices. These companies have signed up the ENPROVA/ECOFleet programme and have demonstrated their commitment to carbon reduction practices by developing fuel management policies and reducing their fuel burn, thus improving air emissions, spending…
Following pressure from the Irish logistics sector, the government has this week announced the launch of its €2million Alternatively-Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicle (AFHDV) Purchase Grant Scheme: Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI) comments: “The launch of the government’s Alternatively-Fuelled Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme is an important…
FTA Ireland (FTAI) welcomes the UK government’s announcement regarding the extension of trade easements for imports into Great Britain from the EU but calls for urgent action from the Irish government to do more to protect Irish businesses’ interests in the longer term. General Manager of FTAI, the organisation which…
The Irish logistics sector is committed to transitioning to cleaner Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) but government procrastination on promised grants and infrastructure development is stalling this change for the Irish fleet, according to Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI), as he comments: “The Irish government pledged to launch its…
International transport workers need to be offered COVID-19 vaccinations as a matter of urgency, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTAI, comments: “It is inconceivable that international transport workers – the individuals we rely on to provide the…
FTA Ireland (FTAI) has launched its TruckSafe Green Standard to reinforce FTAI members’ commitment, and that of the wider logistics sector, to helping achieve Ireland’s climate change targets. FTAI’s TruckSafe Standard has a 10-year record of providing on-site audits and implementation of industry-led best practice procedures, to help reduce emissions…
FTA Ireland has warned UK businesses to ensure any goods sent to the Republic of Ireland are accompanied by the correct declarations paperwork or face potential delays on arrival at Dublin and other Irish ports. One week after the end of the Brexit Transition period, Aidan Flynn, the Association’s general…
“The announcement of a Free Trade Agreement between the EU and UK is welcome news for the Irish logistics industry as it provides businesses with much-needed certainty. While there will be no quotas and tariffs on goods, changes are coming on 1 January 2020 and all in the freight distribution…
Aidan Flynn, General Manager of FTA Ireland (FTAI) discusses the latest Brexit developments and the need for effective contingency planning at Ireland’s biggest port: “FTAI is urging both sides – the UK and the EU – to reach a trade agreement urgently to protect Ireland’s supply chains, as well as…
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, is calling for authorities to prioritise trailing the recently announced Traffic Management Plan for Dublin Port, to allow time for the potential developments needed. Aidan Flynn – General Manager of FTAI – notes that while the plan is welcomed,…
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, is urging all businesses working within supply chains to work collaboratively to prepare for the new trading environment at the end of the Brexit transition period to protect trade on the island of Ireland. Aidan Flynn, General Manager of…
Air cargo via Dublin Airport will be key in supporting Ireland’s economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report published today by the Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation which represents the country’s logistics sector. The report, The Economic Impact of Cargo Night Flying at…
The government must support the establishment of new ferry services to offset the risk which a No Deal Brexit presents to the route between Ireland and mainland Europe across the UK, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing Ireland’s logistics sector. Responding to the launch of Irish Maritime…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group which represents the country’s logistics business, has welcomed news that the formation of a new government is imminent, after Fine Gael, Fianna Fail and the Green Party confirmed they had agreed to set up an alliance to govern. But, as Aidan Flynn, general manager…
The government’s ‘Return to Work Safely’ protocol requires all employers and employees to receive training on safe practices in the workplace to prevent the spread of COVID-19. FTAI, the business group representing the Irish logistics sector, has today (28 May 2020) launched two online training courses, designed for those working…
The recommencement of Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (CVR) testing from today (18 May 2020) is welcome news for the Irish logistics sector, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), but the government must provide clearer and more consistent guidance to allow logistics businesses to operate in a safe and sustainable manner. Aidan Flynn,…
The government’s Return to Work Safely Protocol needs revising to provide consistent and clear guidance on the correct use of PPE in the logistics workplace, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). Responding to the document, released this weekend, the business group is also urging government to provide certainty on the availability…
The Irish government needs to provide additional financial support to logistics businesses to keep supply chains resilient during the Covid-19 outbreak, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI). The organisation’s Covid-19 Impact Survey, released today (15 April 2020), shows that 71% of logistics businesses have seen a drop in revenue since the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is high time farmers dropped their action against the country’s beef processing industry, according to FTAI Ireland (FTAI), to protect the country’s intricate and interconnected supply chain. In response to the news this week that farmers must cease all protest activity before the agreement between the farm and meat…
The progress made this week in the European Commission’s contingency plans for a No Deal Brexit is still not enough to keep trade moving freely between EU 27 countries and the UK, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business organisation representing all aspects of the sector. Renewing its calls for…
Businesses moving goods and services in Ireland and across Europe need the right trading environment at EU level to allow them to operate safely, efficiently and sustainably, according to FTA Ireland, the business organisation which speaks for the nation’s freight, passenger and logistics industries. This policy framework would also help…
The fallout from the UK decision to leave the EU will have profound consequences for all stakeholders involved. The full extent of these consequences will take months, even years, to emerge. However, what is absolutely clear is that the European country to be impacted most by Brexit, perhaps even more…
With only three months to go until Brexit, hauliers should take immediate action to advance their preparations or risk increased delays, red tape and costs in doing future business, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI), the leading organisation representing the country’s logistics industry. The advice comes as FTAI launches its guide,…
Does your business operate commercial vehicles as part of its everyday business? If so, make sure you are up to speed with the very latest developments in vehicle operations and legislation, Brexit and logistics in general, by attending the Freight Transport Association Ireland’s Transport Manager Seminar. This year’s event, which…
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the body which represents the country’s logistics industry, has reacted positively to the draft withdrawal agreement presented by Theresa May to the UK Parliament today (15 November), believing that its contents will assist the transition to a future frictionless trading environment, while boosting confidence and certainty. “Ireland…
