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Publication: Freight Transport Association

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 5 hours ago - 1 reports

FTA announces winners of Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme Awards

The winners of the inaugural Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) Awards were announced today (Wednesday 22 May) at the Freight Transport Association’s Cutting Carbon, Cutting Costs Conference, where they were presented with their awards by FTA former ... [Published Freight Transport Association - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Carbon, Logistics, Stewart Oades

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

It’s the right time for the right crossing at Dartford, says FTA

"There is a terrific opportunity here that must not be wasted, and strong leadership to decide what the best option is has to be paramount."Malcolm Bingham, FTA's Head of Road Network Management PolicyToday's news that the consultation into a third Thames ... [Published Freight Transport Association - May 21 2013]

Entities: Artery, Stephen Hammond, Transportation

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 1 reports

DHL Supply Chain

Everywoman Awards 2013

FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards – winners announced Thu May 16 16:10:00 BST 2013"FTA is exceptionally proud to be the Title Partner of the 2013 everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards."Theo de Pencier, FTA Chief ExecutiveThe winners ... [Published Freight Transport Association - May 21 2013]

Entities: Transportation, Logistics, DHL Supply Chain, Wincanton plc, London

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Highways Agency

'It's good to talk' says FTA responding to Highways Agency route-based strategies

"Whilst FTA welcomes the announcement that these first three route-based strategies are being introduced, we believe that it is important that the strategic routes which are so crucial for logistics are recognised and that local influences do not overtake ... [Published Freight Transport Association - May 20 2013]

Entities: Highways Agency, Logistics, Stephen Hammond

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Wincanton plc

FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards – winners announced

"FTA is exceptionally proud to be the Title Partner of the 2013 everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards."Theo de Pencier, FTA Chief ExecutiveThe winners of the FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards have been announced today at a ceremony ... [Published Freight Transport Association - May 16 2013]

Entities: Logistics, Transportation, DHL Supply Chain, Wincanton plc, London

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

VOSA Vehicle & Operator Services Agency

FTA's Safety in Logistics proving popular

Places are selling fast for the Freight Transport Association’s Safety in Logistics conference, which is supported by the Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) and the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).The conference, which takes ... [Published Freight Transport Association - May 09 2013]

Entities: Logistics, VOSA Vehicle & Operator Services Agency, IRTE, Transportation

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

The Hertz Corporation

VOSA warns of 'reality check ahead' for Van Operators at FTA conference

The message was clear from VOSA’s Gordon Macdonald who told van operators attending the FTA Van Excellence conference that those not complying with regulations would be targeted by the authorities. The statement was made by Mr Macdonald - VOSA Head of ... [Published Freight Transport Association - May 08 2013]

Entities: Sheffield, Euromaster AB, The Hertz Corporation, TomTom NV, Mark Cartwright

First reported Apr 29 2013 - Updated Apr 30 2013 - 1 reports

Cutting carbon, cutting costs at LCRS conference

The 2013 Cutting Carbon, Cutting Costs Conference, an interactive event designed to provide specialised carbon reduction advice for freight operators, is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 22 May at the Heritage Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire. At the ... [Published Freight Transport Association - Apr 29 2013]

Entities: Carbon, Logistics, FIAT SpA

First reported Apr 25 2013 - Updated Apr 25 2013 - 1 reports

FTA welcomes MPs' cycling report but says some measures are impractical

"Aside from all the health benefits, cycling is an efficient use of road space. If more car journeys were done by bike that would free up more space for those who have no alternative, such as freight."Christopher Snelling, FTA's Head of Urban Logistics ... [Published Freight Transport Association - Apr 25 2013]

Entities: Road SPACE, Logistics, Health Benefits

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

Entries invited for EuroTra Safety Award 2013

"The EuroTra Safety Award has been designed to recognise the great efforts made across Europe to reduce the risk of accidents in transport and logistics, while at the same time showcasing the techniques, practices and devices that can demonstrate higher ... [Published Freight Transport Association - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Volvo Trucks, Transportation, Logistics

First reported Apr 23 2013 - Updated Apr 23 2013 - 1 reports

FTA conference to cover key road transport safety developments

Managers responsible for health and safety within road transport logistics operations can hear from industry experts, regulators and enforcers on key developments at the Freight Transport Association's Safety in Logistics Conference, which takes place ... [Published Freight Transport Association - Apr 23 2013]

Entities: Transportation, Logistics, Benchmarking, Coventry, best practice

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Getting ready for growth despite the tough times, says FTA Logistics Report 2013

"In these austere times, it has been reassuring to learn that companies have nevertheless increased their level of innovation."Theo de Pencier, FTA Chief ExecutiveThe Logistics Report 2013, reviewing the state of the logistics sector over the past 12 ... [Published Freight Transport Association - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Logistics, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Sustainability, London Paralympics 2012

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"FTA is exceptionally proud to be the Title Partner of the 2013 everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards."

Everywoman Awards 2013 [Published Freight Transport Association - May 21 2013]

"There is absolutely no doubt that improving capacity and easing congestion at Dartford is essential, therefore FTA believes that there is a definite requirement for a third Thames crossing, but we have to ensure that the best option is selected, providing real relief on this important national artery."

It’s the right time for the right crossing at Dartford, says FTA [Published Freight Transport Association - May 21 2013]

...from the Department for Transport in which the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Stephen Hammond MP, acknowledged that "our motorways and trunk roads play a vital role in the economic prosperity of this country" but FTA believes wider stakeholder engagement is necessary to agree how further plans on the strategic road network are to be implemented

'It's good to talk' says FTA responding to Highways Agency route-based strategies [Published Freight Transport Association - May 20 2013]

Mark Cartwright, FTA’s Head of Vans, said: "Van Excellence demonstrates that operators and proves that they are entirely capable of self regulation. FTA applauds the efforts of VOSA to increase general operational standards and welcomes the words which Gordon Macdonald from VOSA has delivered t enforcing the message to those van operators who need to improve their standards do so.”"

VOSA warns of 'reality check ahead' for Van Operators at FTA conference [Published Freight Transport Association - May 08 2013]