FTA Celebrates Reaching 18,000 Members
FTA is celebrating a major milestone after signing Thomas Ridley & Son Ltd as its 18,000th member to confirm its position as the largest and most influential business organisation representing the UK logistics industry. Working with a range of diverse businesses from major retailers to smaller courier companies, FTA is delighted to celebrate its most recent […]
Investment for 5G Trials in then Logistics Sector
An investment of £40 million, which is part of Government plans to improve mobile connectivity, is going towards 5G testbed and trial projects across UK industry. A previous similar investment has driven work in the healthcare, tourism, transport and broadcasting sectors; however this time it will support similar work in the logistics and manufacturing sectors. […]
FTA Welsh Logistics Lunch Announces Its Star Guest
Celebrate another successful year for the logistics sector by attending FTA’s Welsh Logistics Lunch, to be held at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel on 29 November 2019. Now in its 36th year, the annual lunch is the perfect forum at which to recognise industry achievements, network with peers, enjoy a delicious three course lunch and informally debate […]
Skilled Engineer Shortage a Threat to Logistics Industry
More than half (52.7 per cent) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report, as the staff shortage within repair workshops and vehicle inspection units hits crisis point. FTA will tackle this issue at its popular Fleet Engineer Conference, taking place on […]
