Without workers from the European Union, the UK’s freight and logistics sector could grind to a halt, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA). And while the Government’s policy paper (released 26 June 2017) provides a starting point for the rights of these workers to live and work in the UK… Read more »
Freight forwarders’ body joins calls for softer Brexit
With Brexit talks due to get underway in Brussels later today, the British International Freight Association – www.bifa.org – is calling for the UK negotiators to push for a deal that keeps the UK in the European customs union. BIFA Director General, Robert Keen says: “Over the weekend, we heard… Read more »
FTA says seamless trade and logistics must be priorities as Brexit talks begin
As Brexit negotiations get underway, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has repeated its calls for the Government to prioritise logistics and trade and to keep an open mind in the talks to ensure freight can continue to move freely throughout Europe. The logistics industry contributes over £121 billion Gross… Read more »
FTA urges customs rethink
The Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the UK’s freight and logistics industry, has called for the new government to review its decision to leave the EU Customs Union, given the confusion caused by the results of the General Election and lack of a clear mandate from British voters. … Read more »
“Give us Duty Free Fuel in Ports Post Brexit,” says Logistics MD
MD of ambitious independent logistics business Europa Worldwide Group, Andrew Baxter – who is a firm supporter of Brexit – has suggested a plan that he says would fully offset any increased customs or transport costs post Brexit, at no cost to the Treasury. Europa Worldwide Group employs more than… Read more »
Brexit likely to change UK haulage market, says RHA
Brexit is likely to see a dramatic reduction in foreign hauliers’ work in the UK, the Road Haulage Association said today. Director of policy Jack Semple said it is probable that trucks from abroad will no longer be allowed to do UK domestic transport work. ‘This has potentially serious implications… Read more »
RHA proposes Brexit solution for international road haulage
The Road Haulage Association is calling on the UK and the EU to agree a comprehensive Land Transport Agreement that will allow unfettered international road haulage for licenced UK and EU operators within both the UK and the EU to continue. The RHA proposal is that the Land Transport Agreement… Read more »
Snap Election is Sensible Move for PM, says Pro-Brexit Logistics Boss
MD of £100m turnover independent logistics business Europa Worldwide Group, Andrew Baxter – a firm supporter of both Brexit and PM Teresa May – gives his reaction to today’s announcement of a snap General Election on June 8th. “I was pleased when Teresa May was appointed PM and I… Read more »
BIFA will assist Government on Brexit discussions
On the day that UK Prime Minister, Theresa May invokes Article 50 and begin negotiations for Britain’s exit from the European Union, the trade body that represents the UK’s freight forwarding companies says it is still too soon to make speculative statements with so many unknowns. Robert Keen, Director General… Read more »
Deal or No Deal, UK can be ‘World Centre for Trade’ post-Brexit
MD of leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group Andrew Baxter – a vocal supporter of Brexit who has been asked to appear in front of the Home Affairs Select Committee twice in 2017 to give his views on trade – is confident Britain can be the world centre for trade post… Read more »
