FTA raises government immigration policy concerns
The FTA has responded to the government’s call for evidence regarding the salary threshold for a future immigration policy, stating that proposed post-Brexit salary thresholds could impact the logistics sector. In a statement, the industry has asserted that with unemployment is at its lowest on record, and with logistics currently reliant on EEA workers to […]
FTA sceptical on smart tachograph financial benefits
Smart Tachographs will aid compliance with drivers’ hours rules but any claims of financial benefits to businesses are misguided, according to FTA. The business organisation, which represents the interests of the logistics sector, refutes claims made by the European Commission when the law making the new devices mandatory was made in 2014 that it will save logistics businesses a total of […]
FTA urges hauliers to submit for international permits
UK hauliers have been urged to submit applications for international road haulage permits before the closing deadline (this Friday, 18th January) ahead of a possible ‘no deal’ Brexit. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has advised vehicle operators looking to transport into the EU-27 countries post-Brexit that they should prepare accordingly. An ECMT (European Conference of […]
Brexit White Paper receives mixed response from supply chain sector
The White Paper outlining the UK Government’s proposed future relationship between the UK and European Union after Brexit has received a mixed, but mostly positive, response from leading supply chain industry figures. The proposals include a facilitated customs arrangement, removing the need for customs checks between the EU and UK – a measure that, whether […]
