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Brexit – the real work starts now

Comment s by EU negotiator Michel Barnier in which he predicted that there would be full inspection of all loads from the UK entering Europe after Brexit should act as a wake-up call, said Freight Transport Association (FTA) deputy chief executive of the James Hookham. Commenting ahead of a meeting between minister for Brexit David Davis and leading British businesses on 7 July to discuss the trading implications of Brexit, Mr ... [+]

FTA holds government to Severn toll promise

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the Government to guarantee its pre-election promise to remove all charges on the Severn Bridges. It says that, with the highest tolls on the entire UK road network, the two motorway crossings into Wales are “a massive burden on road haulage businesses who ... [+]

Calais van driver death was tragedy waiting to happen, says FTA

The driver of a Polish-registered van has died after crashing into stationary trucks forced to a stop by a migrant barricade on the A16 motorway near Calais early on the morning of 20 June. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is calling on the French government to take urgent action, saying that ... [+]

Trade calls for open mind as Brexit talks get underway – updated

With the UK's Brexit negotiations officially getting underway on 19 June, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) again called on the Government to prioritise logistics and trade. Prime Minister Theresa May has already indicated that the UK will leave the EU without a deal if the Government cannot reach a suitable agreement ... [+]

Time to think again on customs unions, says FTA

Following the election result on 9 June, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for the new government to rethink its plan to leave the EU Customs Union. It says that exiting the customs union could mean tariffs, border checks, customs declarations and other bureaucracy for UK businesses that trade in ... [+]

FTA calls for protection as migrants return to Calais

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging the government to lobby the French authorities to protect drivers passing through the Calais area, following reports of increased migrant activity.  According to driver reports, rubbish bins were placed on the entry to the Port of Calais on the night of Sunday 21 May, ... [+]

FTA slams €40 fee to drive in France

The French government says it will charge a €40 fee for every temporary worker, including truck drivers, in the country employed by a foreign company – described by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) as a restrictive practice. It would severely curtail the ability of UK logistics operators to work effectively in ... [+]

Fire destroys Dunkirk migrant camp

The troubled migrants’ camp at Grande-Synthe, near the port of Dunkirk – already earmarked by the French authorities for dismantling because of continued unrest - has been burned down. It was reported that the fire started as a result of a fight among some of the 1,500 occupants. At least ten ... [+]

FTA launches guide to post-Brexit trucking

The Freight Transport Association’s will launch its updated ‘Shippers’ Guide to European Road Freight’ at the Multimodal Show in Birmingham on 4-6 April. It gives a complete overview for shippers of current legislation and trading arrangements throughout Europe, plus details of the likely impact of Brexit on their operations.  FTA will ... [+]

FTA protests against closure of Calais parking

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has protested against the closure of four rest areas on the A16 and A26 and is calling onthe French authorities to provide more safe lorry parking around Calais. It says that an announcement in March by motorway operator Sanef, drastically reduces the number of stops where ... [+]

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