Business must be allowed sufficient time to prepare for whatever Brexit agreement is reached between the EU and UK, according to FTA, the business group representing the logistics industry. As the latest round of talks between the two sides concludes with no progress announced, and indications given that there may… Read more »
Northern Ireland logistics industry needs Brexit implementation period, says FTA
FTA, the business group speaking for the UK’s logistics sector, is calling for government to request an implementation period for whatever Brexit agreement is reached in negotiations, to enable the industry to adopt and adapt to new trading practices with the EU. This must include consideration of how the Northern… Read more »
Logistics urges negotiations to find ways to progress in Brexit talks
As the latest round of Brexit negotiations gets under way between the UK and EU next week (1 June 2020), the leading business group representing logistics is urging officials to prioritise the needs of the industry on both sides of the Channel in the talks, in order to make progress… Read more »
Logistics industry encouraged by government approach to NI trade
The government’s approach to the Northern Ireland protocol paper, announced by Michael Gove MP yesterday (20 May 2020), has been received with optimism by the UK’s logistics industry. FTA, the business group that represents the sector, has reacted positively to Mr Gove’s statement and sees the plans outlined within it… Read more »
Logistics needs transition extension to counter COVID-19 challenge, says FTA
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 »
