FTA Ireland wishes to advise members that Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien has approved an extension of the temporary derogation from certain driving hours and rest period requirements. From 13 April 2026, the derogation applies to the road transport and delivery of all goods within Ireland, widening the earlier measure introduced on 11 April 2026 […]
Transport Operators’ Compliance Awareness Guide This guide will help you in your day-to-day operations supporting decision making and assist you to run safer and efficient transport operation services. This paper book will help you develop your knowledge in the following areas: operator licencing, professional competence, fatigue management, driver competence, roadworthiness enforcement,…
PRESS RELEASERFH/112/23 Inflation in Ireland may have dropped back to 6.4% in September*, but the cost of moving goods to and from customers remains a key concern throughout the supply chain. To ensure that both suppliers and customers continue to achieve best possible value for money for their logistics movements,…
PRESS RELEASE FJP/109/23 12 October 2023 The budget announced by Minister for Finance Michael McGrath on 10 October 2023 offers very little for hard pressed businesses in the freight distribution and logistics sector, says FTA Ireland (FTAI). Speaking on the announcement, Aidan Flynn, CEO of FTAI comments: “In Ireland a large […]
As fleet decarbonisation continues to gain momentum, the 9th Annual Electric Vehicle Summit & Expo is being held on the 7th November in the Shelbourne Hall at the RDS, bring a renewed focus on the pivotal transition to electric fleets. This year has introduced a new dedicated stage focused on…
PRESS RELEASERFH/098/23 9th August 2023 Night flights at Dublin Airport provide a vital corridor for Irish trade and should be allowed to continue, according to FTA Ireland. Speaking following the High Court’s decision to grant a stay on a decision which would reduce the number of flights using Dublin’s north runway between the hours […]
PRESS RELEASERFH/077/2326 July 2023 Today’s (26 July 2023) publication of the All-Island Rail Review identifies the value which rail could bring to the nation’s freight capacity, according to business group Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI). But, speaking in response to the report, FTAI Chief Executive Aidan Flynn is urging…
The Climate Action Plan proposes a 10% reduction in emissions from the heavy goods road freight sector by 2030.Transport accounts for approximately 18% of Ireland’s greenhouse gas emissions. Diesel-powered heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and buses produce 38% of our road transport emissions. The road to transition to alternative fuels that…
Press Release24th March 2023 The first ever Logistics and Supply Chain Skills Week, will run from 27 March – 1 April and will see numerous events take place at both a national and regional level. The aim of the initiative is to promote awareness of the logistics and supply chain sector and encourage new […]
PRESS RELEASEFJP/002/2310 March 2023 FTA Ireland (FTAI) is today (10 March) celebrating following it’s win at last night’s prestigious Irish Logistics and Transport Awards held at the Crowne Plaza, Dublin.
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