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FTA Ireland Launches to improve industry's image

2nd September 2010, Page 129
2nd September 2010
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ira .haitstonefarbi.co.uk THE FREIGHT Transport Association (FTA) has created an operation in the Republic of Ireland to raise the profile of logistics operators in the country.

FIA Ireland, which has an office on the outskirts of Dublin, has 22 founder members and is headed by Declan McKeon.

McKeon. who has more than 20 years' experience in the industry, was previously involved in dangerous goods training and, before that, he oversaw warehouse logistics for Coca-Cola Concentrate in Drogheda, Co Louth.

"The founder members are concerned about the image of haulage in Ireland; we need to change the image of Irish logistics carriers and recognise that there are good people out there," McKeon says.

Among the founding members are DI IL Supply Chain, Eddie Stohart Ireland, Reynolds Logistics. Tesco Ireland, UPS and Wincanton.

Reynolds Logistics chief executive Andrew Reynolds says the main reason his firm signed up to FTA Ireland is to help create a level playing held for operators in Eire: "The FTA has a good reputation and hopefully it can build on this in Ireland. The immediate priority is to raise the image of freight transport in Ireland and to work on improving the compliance of Irish operators."

McKeon adds: "During my career I have come across companies that take their commitments to road safety seriously.

"These same companies have a strong compulsion to differentiate themselves from those who take their adherence to transport regulations less seriously.

"My role will enable me to help those companies achieve this aim."

FA Ireland can he contacted on: +353 1 468 9511 or dnickeon@


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