Goodyear Launches OMNITRAC Heavy Duty Truck Tyre Range
Goodyear is launching the OMNITRAC Heavy Duty truck tyre range for mixed service trucks operating under severe conditions; offering improved durability, efficiency,...
Father Christmas Needs 59,000 More Elves and Counting
The logistics industry will deliver Christmas on time this year despite facing severe staff shortages, according to FTA, the voice...
World’s Best-Known Freight Operator Wins FTA Special Recognition Award
FTA, the voice of the UK logistics sector, has named the world’s best-known logistics operator as the recipient of an FTA Special Recognition Award, in acknowledgement of the organisation’s promotion of excellence in freight management and distribution. Delivering one million tonnes of presents to 1.6...
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Warehouse Units Delivered at £5 Million Leeds Scheme
Three new warehouse units have been delivered at Leeds' historic Wortley Low Mills estate. Developer J Pullan & Sons selected Triton Construction to complete the 13,600 sq ft, 31,600 sq ft and 20,000 sq ft units on the Whitehall Road site. After a 12-week site...
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Xplore Dundee Celebrates Living Wage Week
Xplore Dundee has launched a very special Living Wage Bus to celebrate Living Wage Week. The bus operator has been an accredited Living Wage employer since January 2016 and is aiming to promote Dundee’s success as the first Living Wage City. Christine McGlasson, Managing Director...
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Logistics Industry Concerns Over Sulphur Surcharge for Irish Sea Shipping Routes
FTA Northern Ireland is concerned that businesses shipping goods via the Irish Sea are set to be faced with additional surcharges from shipping lines, which will make the cost of doing business with GB and Europe more expensive for Northern Irish businesses. The additional transport...
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Jet2 Reports Increased Demand Following Thomas Cook Collapse
Dart Group, the owner of Jet2 and Jet2holidays, mentioned that the company has "experienced increased levels of customer demand" following the collapse of Thomas Cook. Thomas Cook Group, including the UK tour operator and airline, collapsed into liquidation in September. In a trading update, the Leeds-headquartered company...
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FTA Calls on Government to Secure the Future of HS2
Following uncertainty surrounding the review of HS2, FTA has called on government to secure the future of the high-speed railway and reassure businesses of its commitment to infrastructure investment moving forwards. Alex Veitch, FTA’s Head of Multimodal Policy, commented: “FTA and its members are excited...
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A14 Upgrade Announcement Brings Early Festive Cheer
Following the announcement that Highways England has opened the Huntingdon Southern Bypass one year ahead of schedule, Natalie Chapman, Head of East of England, South of England and Urban Policy at FTA, comments: “Speaking on behalf of the UK logistics industry, FTA is thrilled Highways...
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