FTA Ireland is promoting level crossing safety with the support of Iarnród Éireann. At FTA Ireland’s recent Q2 Council meeting & AGM Frank Golden of Q2 Council meeting & AGM gave a presentation level crossing safety. Frank’s presentation focused on International Level Crossing Awareness Day (5th June 2025), with a...
FTA Ireland in collaboration with its valued sponsors, Gas Networks Ireland, Air Products, Inver Energy, and SSE have been honoured at the Association of Institutes Awards 2025 in the best Publication category for its groundbreaking report: “Decarbonising the Road Freight Sector.” This report offers critical insights and practical guidance for...
The former CEO of FTA Ireland, Aidan Flynn has joined Insurance Ireland, after a long a fruitful association with the trade association that represents the freight sector in Ireland. “Aidan’s leadership of FTA Ireland was transformational and gave the industry a strong voice in the corridors of power and helped...
FTA Ireland, the group which represents the interests of the logistics industry across the country, has announced the appointment of Niall Cotton as its new interim Chief Executive. He is to replace outgoing Chief Executive Aidan Flynn, who is leaving the organisation after 14 years of dedicated service. Cotton was...
The Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, held from March 31st to April 5th, featured a wide range of in-person and online events that highlighted the diverse and rewarding career opportunities within Ireland’s freight, distribution, and logistics sector. FTA Ireland Chief Executive, Aidan Flynn says the week offered a...
Business group FTA Ireland (FTAI) has been invited by the Welsh government to join its taskforce examining the disruption at Holyhead caused by storm damage to the port infrastructure, and identifying ways to minimise similar issues in the future. And as FTAI’s Chief Executive Aidan Flynn explains, it is essential...
FTA Ireland has met with the Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy and Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien TD and Minister of State at the Department of Transport Sean Canney in Leinster House to present its key priorities over the coming months CEO Aidan Flynn commented: “It is essential that...
FTA Ireland (FTAI), the organisation which represents the interests of logistics businesses responsible for moving goods across the country and overseas, has been approved as an HGV Eco Driving Training Provider. The announcement follows a rigorous assessment by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) against standards set by...
Managing cost is critical to the sustainability of a business but also to ensure that there are enough funds to reinvest in the business, prepare for future transformative change (decarbonisation / technological advancements) as well as provide comfort to the business in the event of unexpected cost challenges, according to...
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.
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