FTA warns of problems in London haulage sector
Date: 05 November 2007
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The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned that if certain problems within the haulage industry in London are not sorted out, it will cost the capital a great deal.
The group has set out its manifesto for freight operations in London, 'Delivering London', which points out where the problems lie.
These include the London Lorry Control Scheme, which is described as an outdated policy that has no place in a 24/7 economy, and the congestion charge, which does not take the importance of freight haulage into account.
"Failure to deal with current problems could lead to a point where London's businesses and residents can no longer receive their daily essentials because of the costs, regulation and bureaucracy being heaped on to industry," the FTA warns.
However, some progress has been made - for example, lobbying by the FTA for low emission certificates (LTCs) for the London low emission zone mean that freight haulage firms and owner operators will save a great deal.
FTA head of policy for London Gordon Telling said: "FTA's manifesto throws down the gauntlet to Transport for London, London councils and the London boroughs to harness the innovation and commitment of industry to improve road safety, reduce congestion and minimise the carbon footprint of London's economy."
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