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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. …

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 …

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 …

The British International Freight Association (BIFA) welcomes the news that the UK government recommends the appointment of a specialist such as one its members to deal with import and export customs declarations. The recommendation has a prominent place within a letter sent out by the UK government today to VAT-registered …

With only two months until the end of the Brexit transition period, Logistics UK, the business group representing the logistics sector, has  launched an exclusive partnership with experts in customs declarations AEB, to help members prepare for new trading conditions with the EU. As Al Richardson, Head of Membership at …

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 UK Warehousing Association (UKWA), the leading trade body for the warehousing and logistics sector, has welcomed the government’s change of stance on EU border checks, announced on Friday, 12th June. The association has long insisted that ports simply do not have the capacity to cope with the estimated 200m …

Whistl and UKP Worldwide are collaborating to offer their customers a seamless customs clearance service for mail and parcel customers who operate internationally. The collaboration enables both their customer’s goods to pass through UK customs approved processes without unnecessary delay and means they’re the only ones offering an inhouse customs …

Global trading platform, EQ Trading, has provided a lifeline for start ups and SMEs involved in the export of commodities, products and foodstuffs. Bringing the advantages of international trading to smaller businesses In 2019, global trading is no longer reserved for huge corporations and conglomerates. EQ Trading provides a virtual …