The UK Warehousing Association has called for change in food inspection procedures to allow foodstuffs entering the country to be inspected at inland premises to ease the flow of goods into the UK post-Brexit. Chief executive Peter Ward, said: “Currently food inspections must be conducted within the port boundary, but after Brexit this will be…
Pressure is mounting on both the UK and EU negotiators to make progress on a deal. And with the next round of talks starting in Brussels on Thursday, the Confederation of British Industry has taken the opportunity to hammer home the importance of retaining essential workers. Malory Davies, FCILT, Editor. It’s an issue that could…
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has called for collaboration to create “the most effective and effective solutions for outside the EU as a significant global player”. Following a meeting with transport secretary last week, CILT chief executive Kevin Richardson said: “Although we should be prepared for a no deal scenario, CILT will continue…
The Road Haulage Association says the government is still failing to provide clarity on Brexit following a meeting with transport secretary Chris Grayling. Burnett said: “Mr Grayling remained optimistic that a deal will be reached – albeit last minute. However, neither I, nor the others present, shared his optimism. There are still far too many…
More than half of companies in transport and logistics think they are not prepared for Brexit, according to a survey by Blacks Solicitors. Some 52 per cent revealed they feel underprepared, and a further 48 per cent are worried about leaving the EU. In addition, 39 per cent said they have limited understanding of how…
A no-deal Brexit could put thousands of HGV drivers out of a job and millions without the food they have come to expect, the Road Haulage Association has warned. The RHA has been stung by reports that MPs repeating the mantra: “No deal is better than a bad deal”. “The stark reality is that if…
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has rejected a key element of Theresa May’s vision for a frictionless customs arrangement – that the UK would collect VAT and excise duty on behalf of the European Union. In a statement following the latest round of negotiations, Barnier said: “The EU cannot – and will not – delegate…
The European Union has called on member states to step up preparations for Brexit in an advisory document, warning that, the UK’s withdrawal will undoubtedly cause disruption – for example in business supply chains – whether or not there is a deal. The document suggests that: “Member States may wish to consider measures to mitigate…
The Department for Transport needs to “scramble” to prepare for Brexit, the head of the National Audit Office, Amyas Morse, has warned. An NAO report into the DfT’s preparations for Brexit warns that there is an increasing risk that Brexit related projects will not be delivered on time in the event that no Brexit deal…
The government has finally published its detailed proposals for the future trading relationship between the UK and the European Union which, it says, would preserve the UK’s and the EU’s frictionless access to each other’s markets for goods. It proposes a free trade area that would “protect the uniquely integrated supply chains and ‘just-in-time’ processes…
The British Retail Consortium has written to prime minster Theresa May and European Union chief brexit negotiator Michel Barnier regarding the potential consequences threatening to damage the UK economy if an agreement that protects the free flow of good is not reached. A third of food consumed in the UK is imported from the EU…
Airbus has warned that a no-deal Brexit could force it out of the UK, saying that production would be severely disrupted and it would have to hold an additional €1 billion worth of buffer stock – not taking into account lead time and logistics disruptions. Even an “orderly Brexit” would create supply chain difficulties for…
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is urging the government, operators and customers to take steps to ensure the industry is prepared for Brexit. It has responded to The Transport Select Committee’s inquiry into the effects of Brexit on UK freight operations, through a submission which outlines the fundamental role freight and logistics will…
The Freight Transport Association has warned that it’s rapidly losing confidence in the government’s ability to deliver a frictionless Brexit is “fast collapsing”. Talks started again this week ahead of a crunch meeting in Brussels in three weeks time. James Hookham, FTA deputy chief executive said: “Of the eight demands made in FTA’s list of…
NewCold, the frozen warehouse operator, is looking at possibilities for a new UK site in anticipation of the demand expected to be triggered by Brexit. Country director Jon Miles said the movement of goods from central European hubs into the UK will become more complex, based on the likelihood that the UK will leave the…
Brexit could cost UK companies £27 billion in “red tape” – the direct cost of new WTO tariffs and non-tariff barriers, according to a study from management consultants Oliver Wyman and law firm Clifford Chance. And the cost for EU 27 companies would be another £31 billion – a similar absolute magnitude but about four…
The European Sea Ports Organisation has called on Brexit negotiators to prioritise maritime transport in the second phase of negotiations. “Europe’s ports need certainty and time to adapt to the new realities post-BREXIT if they are to continue to perform their vital function as nodes in intra-European supply chains. If the current short-sea fluidity is…
Industry leaders discussed the challenges facing retail, logistics and supply chain as the UK moves towards exit from the European Union at our roundtable sponsored by DP World. Almost two years ago the British public decided to leave the European Union. Back then, and ever since, the uncertainty of Brexit has spooked all manner of…
Companies must be ready to adapt their supply chains ready for when the UK leaves the European Union on 29th March 2019, the EU’s chief negotiator has told business leaders in Brussels. Speaking at BusinessEurope Day 2018, Barnier made clear: “The future of our Union is more important than Brexit.” He outlined the choices that…
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health has warned of the public health risks associated with post-Brexit port delays, should there be no transitional agreement between the UK and EU. Responding to a warning from Maritime UK that there could be permanent traffic jams around Dover, the CIEH has called on the government to clarify its…
“The UK is among Austria’s top 10 economic partners. The bilateral trade and service volume is around EUR 11 billion; Austrian companies invested EUR 7 billion in the UK, and employ around 40,000 people there. Therefore, it touches us when the British leave the European Union,” said Christoph Leitl, President of the Austrian Federal Economic…
„Das Vereinigte Königreich ist unter den Top 10-Wirtschaftspartnern Österreichs. Das bilaterale Handels- und Dienstleistungsvolumen liegt bei rund 11 Mrd. Euro, heimische Betriebe sind dort mit 7 Mrd. Euro investiert und beschäftigen rund 40.000 Menschen. Daher berührt es uns, wenn die Briten aus der Europäischen Union austreten“, sagte Christoph Leitl, Präsident der Wirtschaftskammer Österreich und der…
The issue of the UK’s exit from the European Union is set to impact supply chain thinking for years to come. In this session at the conference James Hookham, deputy chief executive of the Freight Transport Association, will examine the key issues. In particular, he will look at the challenges and risks that will take…
A leaked UK government Brexit analysis has shown that the UK will be worse off in every scenario after the UK leaves the European Union, according to Buzzfeed. This comes as the European Union published its guidelines for the next phase of Brexit negotiations. (link to document) According to Buzzfeed, the assessment found that under…
The Brexit divorce deal has been welcomed as a step forward by industry organisations, but there is still concern about the trade talks that are now on the agenda. The Freight Transport Association highlighted the importance of reaching a swift deal on the transition arrangements. “Today’s announcement is the first block in the wall,” said…
Tony Walker, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, has called on the government to make quicker progress on agreeing a transition period following Brexit. He told guests at the SMMT annual dinner that the lack of progress over Brexit was already having an impact on the automotive sector: “We have huge challenges….
Connoisseurs of Tory politics might find it surprising to see prime minister Theresa May talking about “a new approach to how government and business can work together to shape a stronger, fairer economy.” Malory Davies, Editor. “At its heart it epitomises my belief in a strong and strategic state that intervenes decisively wherever it can…
Two thirds of small and medium companies have not made plans to prepare for Brexit, according to a survey by CitySprint. And 43 per cent said they have no confidence in the government’s ability to protect their businesses from the impact of Brexit. Even so, 77 per cent are as confident or more confident about…
The UK logistics industry is ready to work closely with the government to ensure post-Brexit customers procedures don’t “stifle supply chain efficiency”, said UKWA chief Peter Ward at its annual parliamentary lunch. Ward was responding to the event’s guest speaker, Ben Fowler from HMRC who “outlined the government’s recently published Customs Bill paper and HMRC’s vision…
BIFA is calling on its members to take part in a survey which is designed to “gain a better understanding of the scale of potential Customs procedure training that will be required post-Brexit within the freight forwarding sector.” “Our members and the companies they serve are worried about administrative costs for new procedures such as…
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