In response to the letter sent by Michael Gove MP outlining the government’s projections for freight disruption at the end of the transition period, Ms de Jong commented: “Logistics UK has long warned government of the potential for border delays after the UK leaves the EU, and while there is… Read more »
Whitehall meeting was a washout, says RHA
The optimism resulting from Michael Gove’s swift response to the RHA chief executive’s urgent request for a roundtable meeting to discuss government’s preparedness for transition was at best misplaced. Commenting, Richard Burnett said: “As we understood it the intention was for a small meeting with the key players to discuss… Read more »
Descartes: UK Business ill-prepared for post-Brexit Customs Complexity
UK Business ill-prepared for post-Brexit Customs Complexity 2020 was meant to be the year of ‘Brexit Preparation’. When the UK left the EU on January 1st 2020, firms involved in trade with the EU were set to spend 12 months on robust planning, maximising the 12 month Brexit transition period… Read more »
Comment from Logistics UK on reports that government aims to negate EU Withdrawal Agreement
Alex Veitch, General Manager of Public Policy at Logistics UK commented: “Logistics UK is concerned about reports that the UK government may jeopardise British business’ ability to Keep Britain trading by negating key elements of the EU Withdrawal Agreement, which could put any further negotiations with the European Union at risk. … Read more »
Freight association surveys members on Brexit preparedness
As part of research on the preparedness of the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sectors for the end of the Transition period on December 31, 2020, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is again surveying its members. Director General, Robert Keen says: “One of trade association’s main roles is member… Read more »
Descartes’ Brexit Readiness Report highlights UK businesses’ ill-preparedness, leaving supply chains at unprecedented levels of risk
Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, today announces the findings of its Brexit Readiness research to understand the readiness of UK businesses that trade with the EU for the end of the Brexit transition period on 31st December 2020. Undertaken by SAPIO Research during… Read more »
Strike a deal to keep the supply chain intact, logistics operators urge UK government
Responding to reports that negotiations between the UK and EU are facing issues over continued access to the EU market for UK hauliers, business group Logistics UK is urging the government to keep pressing for a deal with their European counterparts: “Leaving the EU without a free trade agreement would… Read more »
Brexit: £200 million Trader Support Service vital lifeline for NI businesses
Following campaigning from Logistics UK, the largest business group in the sector, the government has announced (7 August 2020) the creation of a £200 million Trader Support Service which will provide a lifeline for Northern Ireland businesses who are adjusting to new trading procedures post-EU exit. However, with less than 150… Read more »
Getting Brexit-ready must be a priority for business, says Logistics UK
As the economy starts to recover after the COVID-19 pandemic, Logistics UK, the largest business group in the sector is urging organisations to start to prepare for the UK’s departure from the EU at the end of the year, as Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK explains: … Read more »
Brexit transition – so much to do, so little time, says RHA
RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett is concerned that Government’s latest Brexit campaign “The UK’s new start: let’s get going” fails to address the magnitude of what is needed to manage customs complexities as businesses race to ensure their ‘border readiness’ ahead of post-transition trading. Commenting he said: “This campaign will prepare Britain for… Read more »
