Trade Associations and Business Support Organisations for Road Transport sector.

Northern Ireland

TransportNI

TransportNI is a business unit within the Department for Regional Development. As well as key infrastructure maintenance, the unit has responsibility for the development of the Northern Ireland's transport network and a range of transport projects designed to improve network safety, sustainability and efficiency.

Scotland

ECO Stars

ECO (Efficent Cleaner Operations) Stars is a fleet recognition scheme for HGVs, buses, coaches and vans. The scheme provides recognition for best operational practices and guidance for reducing fuel consumption. It has schemes in a number of Scottish cities and regions.

Scottish Taxi Federation

The Scottish Taxi Federation is a trade group representing the taxi industry.

TRANSform Scotland

TRANSform Scotland is a group that campaigns for a sustainable and fair transport system.

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UK

Association for Road Traffic Safety and Management (ARTSM)

ARTSM is a trade group representing the road traffic safety and management industry.

British International Freight Association (BIFA)

BIFA is the trade association for UK-registered companies engaged in international movement of freight by all modes of transport, air, road, rail and sea.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

CILT is an independent professional body representing logistics, supply chain and transport organisations.

Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)

CIHT is a learned society concerned specifically with the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of land-based transport systems and infrastructure.

Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT)

CPT is a trade group that represents the bus and coach industry in the UK.

Department for Transport (DfT): Freight

The DfT produces policy and research information regarding freight.

Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF)

FSDF is a trade body representing the UK's food and drink logistics industry.

Freight Transport Association (FTA)

FTA is a trade association representing the transport interests of companies that move goods by road, rail, sea and air.

Liquid Petroleum Gas Association: Advice and publications

The Liquid Petroleum Gas Association (UKLPG) produces a number of publications dealing with the safe handling and transport of LPG.

Road Haulage Association (RHA) Scotland and Northern Ireland

RHA is a trade group representing the UK haulage industry.

Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)

SMMT is a trade group representing the UK's automotive industry.

Transfrigoroute UK (TUK)

Transfrigoroute UK is a trade group representing the country's temperature controlled transportation industry.

Transport Association (TA)

TA is a membership group that represents the haulage industry.

Unite

Unite is a trade union whose activity extends to the automotive and transport industries.

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