The challenges posed by the COVID-19 virus will make the effective implementation of any new legislation impossible in the short term, says FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. As a result, the industry is petitioning government urgently to seek an extension to the current transition period for leaving… Read more »
Refusing to ask for an extension of Brexit transition amid coronavirus crisis would be ‘irresponsible’, say freight forwarding chief
The director general of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) says that it in light of the massive disruption to supply chains being caused by the coronavirus crisis, it would be irresponsible of the UK government to try to abide by the timetable for ending its Brexit transition period. Robert… Read more »
Give hauliers a Brexit break says RHA
RHA chief executive Richard Burnett has written to the Rt Hon Michael Gove MP to call for an extension to the UK’s transition period for leaving the EU. Commenting, he said: “As things stand right now, the Coronavirus outbreak means that we are simply not in a position to give… Read more »
Post-Brexit Britain will need connectivity with Europe, says FTA
As Brexit negotiations get under way in earnest in Brussels, FTA, the business organisation which represents the logistics industry, is reminding UK and EU negotiators to prioritise agreements on connectivity for transport. While these decisions may seem trivial to observers, as Pauline Bastidon, FTA’s Head of European Policy, explains, overlooking… Read more »
Brexit impacts UK companies supplier risk appetite
A new study by Cranfield School of Management, using Dun & Bradstreet data, investigates the risks and measures UK and EU businesses have taken regarding their supply bases since the Brexit referendum in 2016. The findings have been drawn from analysis of 1.3 million anonymous transactions. Dr Heather Skipworth, Associate… Read more »
Statement from FTA on the government’s EU negotiating objectives
Commenting on the announcement of the UK’s negotiating objectives for the next stage of Brexit, Elizabeth de Jong, Policy Director at FTA said: “The announcement of the government’s negotiating mandate with the EU is missing elements relating to the logistics sector, the businesses charged with keeping Britain trading. Over recent… Read more »
Prioritise logistics or risk supply chain chaos, FTA tells UK Brexit negotiators
If the UK is to continue to trade efficiently with the EU, its biggest and closest market, there are six key areas the UK’s negotiators and government need to prioritise in the opening stages of talks with Europe about their future trading relationship, according to FTA, the business organisation which… Read more »
Brexit is not yet done: logistics industry needs answers
In response to the news Thursday (23 January 2020) that the Withdrawal Agreement has received royal assent, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at FTA comments: “While FTA is pleased to see the Withdrawal Agreement has received royal assent – this will provide businesses with greater clarity on short-term UK-EU trade arrangements… Read more »
Keep trucks moving freely across borders, RHA urges the prime minister ahead of Brexit negotiations
RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett has urged Boris Johnson to ensure trucks continue to move freely between the UK and EU after Brexit. He called on the prime minister to secure a deal with the European Commission which would maintain unlimited road haulage access between the territories. The RHA proposes… Read more »
eCMR as solution for international road transport after Brexit
Brexit is coming – and it will, for sure, have an impact on international road transport to and from the UK. Although consequences cannot completely be foreseen yet, the digitalisation of freight documents might play a crucial role in it. Brexit currently is a source of insecurity in almost every… Read more »
