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FTA Ireland confirms date for next Sustainable Fleet Operations Course

FTA Ireland has confirmed the date for the next Sustainable Fleet Operations Course.

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FTA Ireland offers stormy weather advice

FTA Ireland is urging hauliers to pay close attention to national weather warnings ahead of predicted stormy weather conditions.

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Managing costs is critical to sustainability says FTA Ireland

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...

Ireland’s next generation of HGV drivers ready to take the wheel

After two years of classroom study and practical testing, the first cohort of students has graduated as Ireland’s latest HGV drivers – the first to complete the nationally-recognised Commercial Driver Apprenticeship, which started in September 2022.

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Night flight decision would stifle Ireland’s economy says FTA Ireland

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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Van operators get Vansafe reminder

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

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Formation of Road User Safety Forum

Minister of State with special responsibility for Road Safety, James Lawless has welcomed the formation of the Road User Safety Forum.

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FTA Ireland launches Manager’s Guide to Distribution Costs 2024

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.

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All roads lead to Enfield for FTA Ireland Seminar

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.

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Hauliers suffer under weight of wage inflation and cost of fuel

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

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FTA Ireland wants support for freight sector

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.

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FTA Ireland calls for financial support on road to decarbonisation

Unless the government provides financial support and incentives for the transport and logistics sector, its ambitions to decarbonise the industry and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will be missed, according to one of Ireland’s biggest membership associations.

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FTA Sustainable Transport Seminar returns

FTA Ireland’s Sustainable Transport Seminar will return on 17th October, at Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield, Co. Meath.

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FTA Ireland calls for new tax measures to moderate fuel costs

FTA Ireland CEO, Aidan Flynn featured on RTE Radio 1 this week and spoke about the implications of increased cost of fuel for the distribution sector.

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Minister to share views on sustainable transport at exclusive seminar  

Ireland’s freight and logistics businesses must implement key operational changes if the industry is to achieve the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050, according to FTA Ireland.

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