Tag Archives: Brexit

Lack of pace in some government preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period could put the UK’s interconnected supply chain at risk, according to Logistics UK, the business group which represents the sector. While some of the systems being developed to manage the flow of goods and border …

As part of research on the preparedness of the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics sectors for the end of the Transition period on December 31, 2020, the British International Freight Association (BIFA) is again surveying its members. Director General, Robert Keen says: “One of trade association’s main roles is member …

Government originally  launched a consultation on the 2025 Border Strategy on the 22nd July 2020. The idea was to set out their vision for world’s most effective border by 2025. Here is a reminder of how the Materials Handling World of professionals can contribute and represent our industry by providing …

In response to the government’s announcement of an Acceleration Unit to speed up Transport Infrastructure Projects today (21 August 2020), Elizabeth De Jong, Logistics UK’s policy director said: “The logistics sector relies on robust transport connections across the country to ensure the strength and resilience of the supply chain, and …

Following campaigning from Logistics UK, the largest business group in the sector, the government has announced the creation of a £200 million Trader Support Service which will provide a lifeline for Northern Ireland businesses who are adjusting to new trading procedures post-EU exit. However, with less than 150 days until …

The government’s proposal to establish ten Freeports in the UK has the potential to unlock significant opportunities for international trade, according to FTA, the business group representing the logistics sector. However, key questions still need to be addressed to prevent a host of issues as the policy is implemented, as …

“Logistics as an industry is highly flexible and can adapt quickly to changing circumstances, as we have seen throughout the COVID-19 crisis, but nevertheless it is good to have confirmation of a large proportion of the detail of how goods are expected to move between the UK and EU from …

The Centre for Policy Studies responds to Prime Minister’s speech on a New Deal for Britain: On increasing investment, Nick King, CPS Head of Business Policy, said: “As we recover from the coronavirus crisis it is important that the Government refocuses on increasing investment across the UK. After calling for …

“The promised escalation of investment in infrastructure is exactly what we called for in our recent letter to the Chancellor. Priming the construction sector will help avoid unnecessary redundancies and provide us with better roads, school and hospital buildings and more. The real prize is if this leads to the …

Today, on World Refrigeration Day, the Cold Chain Federation has published a new report demonstrating the critical importance of the cold chain to UK food supply, food safety and reducing food waste. The Cold Chain details how the industry is integral to the food chain, from farm to fork. It …