Freight Councils, National Councils, International Supply Chain Forum and European activities
FTA's Freight Councils are democratic structures and are all open to 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 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.
You will benefit from
- the ability to influence FTA policy agenda and decisions to address your company’s needs
- learning upcoming business threats and opportunities from the Government’s political and regulatory agenda
- networking with other practitioners in your industry
- hearing about and help develop best practice for improving industry operations
National Council is divided into four key groups.
Road Freight Council
Terms of reference
- To consider and resolve upon matters in so far as they affect members' interests in the use and operation of road freight transport
- To consider and report upon matters of the other Councils in so far as they affect the use and operation of road freight transport
- 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
- To consider and resolve upon matters in so far as they affect members' interests in the use and operation of rail freight transport
- To consider and report upon matters of the other Councils in so far as they affect the use and operation of rail freight transport
- 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
- To consider and resolve upon matters in so far as they affect members' interests in the planning and purchasing of freight transport services
- To consider and report upon matters of the other Councils in so far as they affect the planning and purchasing of freight transport services
- 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 or would like further information please call the Member Service Centre on 08717 11 22 22* or email memberservices@fta.co.uk
European activities
FTA's policy initiatives aren't only UK based, its envolvement stems through to an European level, with wider involvement with the International Road Union (IRU) 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 and European supply chain policy issues concerning shipping, ports, security and aviation services.
International Supply Chain Forum (ISCF)
This forum was launched by FTA in June 2008 and addresses issues and challenges arising from the international supply chain. It involves all stakeholders from shippers and operators to infrastructure providers. The forum aims to guide FTA’s policy and campaigning across the supply chain and gives members the opportunity to exchange knowledge and best practice. The forum will report to Freight Transport Council via the British Shippers’ Council. Membership of the ISCF is open to all FTA members with an interest in international supply chains.
For further information on European activities and the International Supply Chain Forum please call 08717 11 22 22* or email Christopher Snelling csnelling@fta.co.uk
Further information
*Please note calls may be recorded for training purposes
