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Heidi Skinner, Head of Policy & Public Affairs Manager at FTA, commented: “As the business organisation representing the logistics sector, FTA is pleased to see the Chancellor’s announcement of a further £2 billion for Brexit delivery in the Spending Review 4 September 2019. The logistics industry is acutely aware of …

The Port of Tyne, one of the UK’s busiest ports, has been granted Authorised Economic Operator (‘AEO’) status as part of its preparations for Brexit. AEO status is an internationally recognised quality mark, awarded by HMRC; it means that the Port’s customs checks and processes meet international standards as well …

For UK waste and recycling, Brexit either way, does not change the Dolav Ace’s ‘UN Approved’ status. The Dolav Ace is UN Approved packaging for the transport of dangerous goods. Brexit is not planned to affect UN approval in the UK. That is good news for the lead-acid battery recyclers …

The time has come for government to put the politics of Brexit to one side, come clean with industry, and share its full impact assessment for a No Deal departure from the EU, according to FTA, the organisation which speaks for the logistics sector. After this weekend’s leak of the …

The Port of Tyne in North East England is one of the UK’s major deep-sea ports, a vital trading gateway to global markets. Handling 4.5 million tonnes of cargo each year, operating one of Europe’s largest automotive terminals; its operations provide solutions to some of the UK’s biggest blue-chip companies …

With the appointment of a new Prime Minster there is one topic that has made a resurgence to the forefront of everyone’s mind; Brexit. And, with the Road Haulage Association (RHA) providing much collateral to ensure the smooth transition of business operations across the UK, Worksop based Carlton Forest Group …

FTA, the only business organisation representing the logistics sector, has outlined the importance of the industry at an exclusive meeting with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Julian Smith, at Stormont on Tuesday (30 July 2019). With over 13,500 vehicles crossing the border every day, Seamus Leheny, FTA’s Policy Manager …

Following a statement by Peter Ward of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) at the beginning of the month that there is no available space left in UK warehouses as many UK retailers preparing for a potential no-deal Brexit, safety concerns have been sparked for workers operating in the sector. …

FTA, the business organisation which represents the interests of the logistics industry in the UK, has reiterated its call for a frictionless border in Ireland after Brexit. Responding to the Alternative Arrangements Commission (AAC) Consultation, FTA has emphasised that at present no border exists anywhere that can deliver frictionless trade, …

Prime Minister hopeful Boris Johnson claims Gatt Article 24 will allow free trade between the UK and the EU post a no-deal Brexit. But the international shipping expert ParcelHero says Gatt 24 can’t be implemented without a deal – making it a Catch 22 situation. The Conservative Party leadership contender …