Freight Councils, National Councils and European activities
FTA's Freight Councils are democratic structures and are open to all members to get actively involved in future policy and decision making processes. There are nine councils throughout England, one in Wales, one in Scotland and one in Northern Ireland, discussing topics ranging from key and operational issues to national freight policy matters.
The councils meet quarterly and members keen to carry issues beyond these regional meetings can be nominated to attend National Council meetings
National Council is divided into four key group
- Road Freight Council
Terms of reference
1 To consider and resolve upon matters in so far as they affect members' interests in the use and operation of road freight transport. 2 To consider and report upon matters of the other Councils in so far as they affect the use and operation of road freight transport. 3 To consider and report upon matters as delegated to it by the Freight Transport Council, if necessary through the establishment of working groups.
- Rail Freight Council
Terms of reference
1 To consider and resolve upon matters in so far as they affect members' interests in the use and operation of rail freight transport. 2 To consider and report upon matters of the other Councils in so far as they affect the use and operation of rail freight transport. 3 To consider and report upon matters as delegated to it by the Freight Transport Council, if necessary through the establishment of working groups.
- British Shippers' Council
Terms of reference
1 To consider and resolve upon matters in so far as they affect members' interests in the planning and purchasing of freight transport services. 2 To consider and report upon matters of the other Councils in so far as they affect the planning and purchasing of freight transport services. 3 To consider and report upon matters as delegated to it by the Freight Transport Council, if necessary through the establishment of working groups. - Freight Transport Council
The Freight Transport Council comprises members of the National Executive Board, the Rail Freight Council, and Road Freight Council and the British Shippers' Council. - If you are interested in becoming a member of your local Regional Freight Council, please contact the Member Services Centre on 08717 11 22 22.
European activities
FTA's policy initiatives aren't only UK based, its involvement stems through to European level, with wider involvement with the International Road Union to shape road freight policy. FTA member representatives are encouraged to participate in Brussels, where we maintain a permanent presence within our Brussels office. FTA is also a leading member of the European Shippers' Council, with involvement open to members to discuss global the European supply chain policy issues concerning shipping, ports, security and aviation services.
