Brexit
Latest News3 Sep 2020Lack of pace in Brexit preparations threatens supply chain, warns Logistics UK
The UK’s interconnected supply chain could be put at risk due to a lack of pace in some government Brexit preparations, warns Logistics UK.
Latest News30 Mar 2020New immigration system a 'hammer blow' for fleets
The commercial fleet industry is warning that a new points-based immigration system could bring the supply chain to a grinding halt.
Latest News26 Mar 2020FTA and RHA call for Brexit transition extension
An extension to the Brexit transition period is essential as the country deals with the coronavirus crisis, claim two of the industry’s leading trade bodies.
Latest News13 Mar 2020Driver shortage expected to increase in Europe
According to research from IRU, the European road transport sector will face a 13% increase in driver shortage this year (2020).
- Latest News10 Mar 2020
Fiscal incentives 'needed now' for Brexit transition
Fiscal incentives to support transport businesses and promote investment are vital as the UK navigates the uncertain Brexit transition period, says Menzies LLP.
- Truck News30 Jan 2020
Brexit may reform HGV ownership models, says Dawsongroup
Dawsongroup is predicting substantial growth in the rental and leasing sector post-Brexit, with the haulage industry potentially overturning long-held traditional positions on ownership.
- Latest News16 Dec 2019
Fleets warned about ‘no deal’ Brexit after Tory win
FTA is warning that without the passing of the Withdrawal Agreement through Parliament, the risk of a ‘no deal’ departure remains.
- Latest News28 Oct 2019
Key road and air Brexit contingency measures extended by EU
The EU has approved the extension of two contingency measures to maintain road haulage and air connectivity, by another seven months, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Truck News17 Oct 2019Five steps companies can take to ‘Get Ready for Brexit’
The Government has suggested five things parcel delivery and logistics companies can do now to get ready for the UK leaving the EU on October 31.
Truck News14 Oct 2019No-deal Brexit truck tariffs revised to 16%
The Government has revised the tariff rates that will be applied to trucks purchased from outside the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
- Truck News11 Sep 2019
Government launches Brexit campaign for hauliers
£8m scheme aims to establish 150 pop-up advice centres across 10 countries, with messaging supported by a billboard and media advertising campaign.
- Latest News19 Aug 2019
FTA hits out at Government over no-deal Brexit planning
FTA has criticised the Government for not sharing potential Brexit no-deal scenarios with the logistics industry after they were leaked over the weekend.
- Latest News27 Mar 2019
Brexit and ULEZ unsettle UK used LCV market, says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
The used LCV market is showing signs of change caused by Brexit and with the introduction of the London ULEZ, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
People News7 Mar 2019No deal Brexit could cost logistics sector £6.7bn
New research also reveals that under any Brexit scenario employers in the UK’s logistics sector expect to lose – on average – 21% of their blue-collar workforce.
- Truck News5 Mar 2019
EU: UK hauliers given access without ECMT permits
The FTA has welcomed a provisional agreement to allow UK hauliers market access without ECMT permits for certain transport operations in the event of 'no deal'.
- Latest News12 Feb 2019
No-deal Brexit haulage permits awarded to less than 1,000 operators
Less than 1,000 hauliers have been able to “win” a haulage pass to enable them to carry on sending trucks out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Blog29 Jan 2019Do drivers need Green Cards in no-deal Brexit?
By Mark Merrell, partner and head of Corclaim Debt
Latest News15 Jan 2019Hauliers aiming to operate in Europe after Brexit need to act now, warns FTA
Commercial vehicle operators wanting to transport goods into EU-27 countries post-Brexit are being urged to apply for International haulage permits before applications close on Friday.
Fleet Management12 Dec 2018Remarketing: uncertainty helps keep used LCV market on fire
Trend towards online sales grows with 41% sold via that channel, according to Manheim. By Dean Bowkell
Truck News22 Oct 2018Fleets face higher price for Driver CPC training after Brexit, claims Fraikin
Fraikin is warning fleets not to wait for Brexit before booking CPC training, with less than a year to go until the second five-year block deadline for drivers with acquired rights.
