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Come on with runway decision says Commons Committee

The Commons Transport Select Committee has called on the government to stop putting off a decision to expand Heathrow Airport rather than Gatwick, a Commons select committee has said. It has urged ministers to end "years of political dithering" and to set out a clear timetable. In December the Department for Transport confirmed that the Airport Commission's options for new runways at Heathrow or Gatwick, or extension of an existing runway ... [+]

England key to Scots success, says FTA

The Freight Transport Association called for the international supply chain through English gateway ports and airports to be secured alongside those through Scottish gateways as part of its Freight Manifesto for Scotland published on 21 April ahead of next month’s elections. In its Welsh manifesto, published on 20 April it ... [+]

Ceva man to run FTA

CEVA Group chief executive Leigh Pomlett, has become the new president of the Freight Transport Association. He takes over from Ian Veitch who steps down after completing a three year term. [+]

Help on hand for container weighing rules

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched a new consultancy service to help shippers plan for the new Solas Verified Gross Mass (VGM) rules. It will assist members in selecting the most appropriate method of complying with the rules, and to help support those who wish to apply for Method ... [+]

FTA offers free container weight briefing

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is offering shippers a free one-hour briefing session on the new verified gross mass container rules in London at 13.30 on Thursday 14 April. The session follows a members-only British Shippers’ Council meeting. The briefing is open to all shippers -and only shippers - both ... [+]

FTA praise for Scots rail plan

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has applauded the Scottish Government's rail freight strategy, published on 22 March. The plan, launched by transport minister, Derek Mackay, aims to help the sector tap into new and growing markets.  FTA’s head of policy for Scotland ,Chris MacRae , explained: “Volumes have fallen with the ... [+]

FTA calls for action on Calais

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has drawn up an action plan to tackle problems at the Port of Calais. It came as Prime Minister David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande met in Amiens to discuss the migrants crisis on 3 March. The five-point plans includes moving the migrant camp away ... [+]

We don’t want any more Jungles says FTA

The Freight Transport Association says a French court ruling allowing part of the Calais 'Jungle' migrant camp to be cleared is a step in the right direction, but not the complete solution. In particular, it urged the authorities not to allow similar camps to spring up elsewhere. There has been ... [+]

FTA sets up aviation group

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is launching a new Aviation Working Group to look at issues affecting the air freight sector, including plans to increase airport capacity in south-east England. The new group, which is open to all FTA members with an interest in aviation, will focus on establishing a clear ... [+]

Transporters demand Calais action

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is today (17 February) calling for urgent action to protect trade links between the UK and Europe when it meets with Xavier Bertrand, new president of the Nord Pas de Calais Picardie region. Mr Bertrand called the meeting in Calais with transport stakeholders including the ... [+]

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