Time to step-up plans for no-deal Brexit, says FTA

Companies need to step up their preparations for a no-deal Brexit following the change of prime minister, the Freight Transport Association has warned.

It highlighted the fact the Boris Johnson has made it clear that the UK will leave the European Union on 31st October whether there is a deal or not.

Deputy chief executive James Hookham said: “Logistics businesses need to take the prospect of a No Deal Brexit seriously, and speed up any preparations which can be made. While there are still areas of uncertainty for those tasked with moving goods and services between the UK and Europe, most of the requirements that will kick in in the event of No Deal have now been published and are freely available.

All temporary easements and contingency measures to keep trading links open will expire shortly after 31st October and the FTA wants the government to prioritise extending or re-establishing the necessary measures to ensure that trade can continue to flow freely to and from British industry.

The association has written to Michael Gove, who is responsible for co-ordinating No Deal preparations, to urge rapid completion of the outstanding procedures and extension of the concessions.

It has also urged high level co-ordination with the logistics sector to protect the economic health of the UK and the welfare of consumers.

“While these discussions are on-going with government, exporters, importers, freight forwarders and logistics operators in the UK and those working internationally should be taking steps to understand what they may have to do, how it should be done and who they need to deal with to keep their operations flowing,” said Hookham.

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