Denmark picks up the baton for night-time deliveries (5th December 2011)

The state of the global economy and its subsequent impact on public spending retrenchment, together with the environmental imperative that has made carbon reduction a top priority for companies and their governments, certainly hasn’t hindered the progress of night-time deliveries in Europe.

From 2012

Don’t underestimate the safety net in your supply chain (15th November 2010)

When considering safety in the supply chain, one might think of procedures relating to the loading or packing of goods, or perhaps the maintenance and condition of the equipment used. Maybe storage facilities and the hazards they present will be considered too. Typically the focus will be on safety around the site and the welfare of workers, contractors and visitors within it, says James Tillyer, Freight Transport Association, Consultancy Team.

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Ensuring compliance, advancing performance (26th November 2009)

The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of UK industry whether moving goods by road, rail, sea or air.

From 2009

Lorry drivers need ongoing training (14th October 2008)

Sally Thornley, Head of Compliance Information Services with the Freight Transport Association discusses the key features and issues of the new European legislation which requires the initial and continuous training of vocational lorry drivers taking effect after September 2009.

From 2008

FTA - Road, rail and sea (10th October 2007)

The Freight Transport Association represents the transport interests of UK industry whether moving goods by road, rail, sea or air. Some 13,000 FTA members operate over 200,000 lorries – almost half the UK fleet – over a million vans, consign over 90 per cent of the goods moved by rail, and over 70 per cent of UK exports by air and sea. FTA is one of the largest trade associations in the UK with a turnover of £25 million and employing around 500 staff. It has offices in Tunbridge Wells, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Stirling, Cardiff, Belfast and Brussels.

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Safe as warehouses? (1st October 2005)

Racking has often been the overlooked feature of the warehouse but its safety and suitability is likely to come under increasing scrutiny from regulators. FTA has launched a major new service to help companies meet their obligations in this vital are

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