FTA Ireland, the membership body which represents the interests of the logistics sector nationwide, is nominating Councillor Danny Byrne (Fine Gael) for election to the Industrial and Commercial Panel of Seanad Eireann.

FTA Ireland (FTAI), the business group representing the interests of logistics businesses across the Republic and their customers, is urging the Irish government and ferry operators to find alternative routes for goods to protect the country’s supply chain in the run up to Christmas.

The An Bord Pleanála decision to propose the imposition of operating restrictions on the runways at Dublin Airport will have a severe impact on the ability of Ireland’s businesses to operate effectively, according to FTA Ireland, the organisation that represents all sectors of the country’s logistics industry.

Van operators have been reminded to check out the Vansafe website, www.vansafe.ie for all matters relating to compliance.

Now, more than ever, data and its effective use is at the heart of any successful business. And this is particularly true when it comes to the work of logistics businesses, which operate in one of the economy’s most competitive and fast-moving sectors.

All roads will lead to enfield in Co. Meath for the FTA Ireland Annual Sustainable Transport Seminar, which takes place on Thursday 17th October 2024 at Johnstown House Hotel Enfield Co Meath.

Haulage operators are suffering under the weight of wage inflation and the cost of fuel, according to FTA Ireland.

FTA Ireland is calling on government to support the freight distribution sector following a three cent per litre increase in excise duty on road diesel at the end of July.