Brexit

FTA urges members to continue preparing for no-deal despite latest proposal

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is urging its members to continue preparing for a no-deal Brexit despite the UK government’s…

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UK forwarders critical of new Customs declaration system

UK freight forwarder group BIFA has “numerous concerns” over the progress of a new system that will replace the existing Customs…

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BIFA casts doubt over UK government’s Brexit customs training funding

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has expressed reservations about the UK government’s latest announcement about funding for customs training….

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New funds available to help UK companies prepare for post-Brexit customs declarations

Ahead of the UK leaving the European Union, the country’s government yesterday revealed a new fund for businesses to train…

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How to prepare air cargo supply chains for Brexit

In the second of our ‘How To’ series, Peter MacSwiney, chairman, Agency Sector Management, examines how companies can prepare their…

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Trucks loaded with cargo could be flown into the UK as part of no-deal Brexit plans

The UK government has issued a tender worth up to £300m calling for companies to transport trucks, trailers and vans…

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BIFA agrees with Confederation of British Industry’s Brexit warning

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has agreed with a caution issued by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), which…

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UK logistics sector needs extension of contingency measures, says FTA

Freight Transport Association (FTA) has called for an extension to the measures which were put in place in advance of…

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FTA ‘No deal Brexit’ memo to Johnson and Hunt: Keep Britain trading

Britain’s next Prime Minister, either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, has been warned by the FTA that a ‘No deal…

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UK appoints logistics duo to advise on Brexit backstop solutions

The UK government has made two key logistics appointments as it looks to deliver its Brexit commitment to find workable…

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