Speaking about reports of disruption to NI-GB trade, Elizabeth de Jong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK, commented: “Issues which have occurred at the GB/NI border are due, in part, to businesses not having a full understanding of the new border requirements for moving goods to and from Northern Ireland. …
Read More »No return to March delays for home deliveries – despite lockdown and Brexit – says ParcelHero
The introduction of a third national lockdown for England and new Brexit red tape at borders has not created severe delays, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. However, it cautions that supermarket slots remain scarce in some areas, while Brexit has created new bureaucracy and costs, forcing smaller EU sellers …
Read More »The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) sees some good opportunities on the horizon for the New Year
CEA, Chief Executive, Rob Oliver, in his New Year message to the construction equipment industry strikes a positive note; “We can’t ignore the continuing challenges arising from Covid-19, but we now have more certainty around Brexit. We will have a few bumpy weeks working with government on the application of …
Read More »Forth Ports – 2020 closes with a shift to unaccompanied freight
Forth Ports Group reported a 20% increase in unaccompanied freight volumes between Tilbury and Zeebrugge in December using the newest port in the country, Tilbury2. P&O Ferries has added an additional freight ferry vessel to the route to cope with demand. The new terminal uses the latest booking and border …
Read More »Welcome to Materials Handling World and this week’s and year’s round-up
As all within the logistics and materials handling profession we wait with bated breath for the 2,000 page Brexit compromise document to be announced in detail. We pay sympathy to the thousands of truck and van drivers listening for lift-off instructions whilst waiting on disused runways and motorways in Kent. …
Read More »96% of UK hauliers ‘not ready for transition’: many need clarity on border legislation & overwhelmed by admin
With nearly 1 in 4 UK hauliers having already lost business due to Brexit, they reveal whether they’re prepared for the post-Brexit transition period. A new study reveals that many UK hauliers remain unprepared for the end of the Brexit transition period, with just 3% stating that they are totally …
Read More »Northern freight support is available to keep supply chains moving
With Christmas in full swing, ongoing growth for the ecommerce market predicted and Brexit looming the ‘unacceptable delays’, being reported regarding mainliner ports such as Felixstowe, is bringing additional challenges for businesses, manufacturers and retailers across the UK. Carlton Forest 3PL, that works with its partners at the Northern ports …
Read More »Our team is Brexit ready, are you? Charles Hammond OBE, Chief Executive, Forth Ports
With less than a month until the end of the transition period, Forth Ports’ chief executive, Charles Hammond, issues valuable guidance to shippers, cargo owners and the wider logistics sector using the group’s eight ports along the east coast of the UK. The cargo flowing through our ports varies, but …
Read More »Nijmegen provides Palletways with a gateway to Europe
Since the UK voted to leave the EU in June 2016, Palletways, an Imperial Group company and Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network, has been working hard to ensure the business is well prepared to continue to deliver a high-quality service for its members and customers. Part …
Read More »Four weeks to go: Logistics UK discusses readiness with EU Transition Minister
David Wells, Chief Executive of Logistics UK, recently met with EU Transition Minister, Rachel Maclean, to discuss the upcoming end of the Brexit transition period. Their meeting took place at the new Information and Advice Site at Hopwood Service Station. There are 45 of these sites located at motorway service …
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