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Freight Transport
Association Ireland

Delivering safe, efficient, sustainable logistics.

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The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTA Ireland) is a multimodal representative trade association for the freight, distribution, passenger, and logistics sector. We support, shape and stand up for efficient and sustainable logistics We look after the interests of our members who provide coach and bus passenger services, move goods by road, rail, sea and air and we are unique in the sense that we represent all modes of transport. Our membership comprises of organisations of all sizes, representing all elements of the freight distribution and logistics sector, including express courier services, retail distribution, national and international haulage, Fleet Passenger Services, Construction, agrifood, fuel distribution, waste management, local authorities and many more.

As well as political lobbying on behalf of our members we have an extensive portfolio of products and services available. We will introduce you to each of these in more detail later. Broadly speaking, these fall into the following categories:

Standards – TruckSafe; Passengersafe; Vansafe Standards – TruckSafe; Passengersafe; Vansafe
Tachograph Services Tachograph Services
Vehicle Inspection Service Vehicle Inspection Service
Training Training
Consultancy Consultancy
Apprenticeships Apprenticeships

Our focus on standards and fleet operational compliance support the highest standards of road safety amd aids a cultural shift that protects the interests of employers and promotes the wellbeing of employees and makes our industry more attractive to new entrants. Our work on skills shortages (delivering two apprenticeships, Logistics Associate Apprenticeship and the Transport Operations and Commercial Driving Apprenticeship) Brexit, Covid Pandemic and decarbonising commercial fleets are a few examples of how we can support our members prepare and navigate the constantly changing operational environment to stay competitive and go from strength to strength.

What We do

COMPLIANCE

FTA Ireland inform and prepare members for the latest compliance requirements thus reducing risk and regulatory exposure.

TRAINING

Our training courses improve the skills and knowledge of logistics professionals throughout the industry. We provide innovative training that educates trainees the principle of road safety, health and wellbeing in the workplace.

CAMPAIGNING

FTA Ireland campaigns are designed to highlight matters of strategic and commercial concern for our members; from climate change to Brexit, from cost of distribution to issues around HGV driver shortages and skills shortages in our industry.

REPRESENTATION

Representing the business needs of the logistics industry to government at local, national and European level across road, rail, water and air, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

ADVISE

FTA Ireland use the data and knowledge that we accumulate, to counsel and advise
members on matters both strategic and operational.

Our vision

Through representation and the provision of the highest standards of advice, services and training, be the most admired and influential transport and logistics membership trade association in Ireland.

Our mission

To inspire, advocate and endorse safe, efficient and sustainable transport operations and supply chains.

Timeline

Latest News

Upcoming Training

Fleet Manager Compliance Awareness Training

01 October
Tuesday

Management of EU Drivers Hours & Working Time Training for Managers

05 September
Thursday

Sustainable Fleet Operations

3rd October
Thursday

Transport Manager CPC

9 October Wednesday –

22 November Friday

Our members represent a large cross-section of the industry including hauliers, suppliers, retailers, local authorities, freight forwarders, freight handlers, vehicle manufacturers and others.

ABOUT COMPANY

FREIGHT TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION IRELAND
COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE REGISTERED No. 487041

GET IN TOUCH!

Address :  Freight Transport Association Ireland,
DHL Building, Airport Business Park,
Cloghran, Co. Dublin K67A0F4

Phone : +353 1 844 7516

Email : info@ftai.ie

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