UK Economy Cannot Operate Without Vital Logistics Workers
Vital logistics workers must be excluded from the government’s restrictive post-Brexit immigration policy, according FTA, the only business group representing...
Apprenticeship Levy a Wasted Resource
In response to figures obtained by the BBC that reveal employers are failing to use hundreds of millions of pounds...
Coventry CAZ Rejection a Win for Business and Environment
The government’s rejection of a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Coventry is the right decision for the local economy and the city’s long-term air quality prospects, according to FTA, the only business group representing all of the logistics sector. Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for the Midlands...
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Enerpac JS-125 Adds to Collett’s Heavy Lifting Services
Collett & Sons Ltd increase their heavy lift capacity with the addition of the Enerpac JS-125 500 Tonne capacity incremental lifting system. This multi-point lifting system features a 125 Tonne capacity per tower, synchronously lifting loads by utilising the sliding and stacking barrels to form...
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Xplore Dundee Launches New Buses in 2020
The New Year is bringing new buses for customers of Xplore Dundee. The city’s main bus operator has taken delivery of nine more low emission Emerald double deckers and they’re set to hit the road from the 12th of January. The brand new vehicles, built in...
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Coastlink Conference 2020 to Discuss Efficiency of Interconnected Short Sea Networks
Short sea shipping can provide an alternative, more sustainable solution to moving goods across Europe than a purely road-based approach, according to FTA, the business organisation representing the logistics industry. FTA is thrilled to be supporting the 2020 Coastlink Conference to help logistics leaders to...
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Statement on Bath Clean Air Zone
In response to the decision made by Bath & North East Somerset Council to introduce a £9 daily fee for high-emission vans and £100 for HGVs and buses, Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for the South West at FTA, the only business group that represents all...
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Intelligent Infrastructure to Digitally Transform Rail Operations
Network Rail, Britain's principal rail infrastructure owner, has chosen Network Rail to lead a new consortium tasked with delivering data-driven operations as part of a comprehensive Intelligent Infrastructure transformation programme. Cognizant, in partnership with rail specialists Amey Consulting and Arup, has been awarded a five-year...
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Coventry CAZ Rejection a Win for Business and Environment
The government’s rejection of a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in Coventry is the right decision for the local economy and the city’s long-term air quality prospects, according to FTA, the only business group representing all of the logistics sector. Chris Yarsley, Policy Manager for the Midlands...
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