Brexit
Truck News12 Jan 2021Brexit: Delays at ports and paperwork top concerns for hauliers
Increased waiting times at the border and time spent in admin in preparation to cross the border are amidst the top concerns for hauliers following the Brexit deal, a study by the Haulage Exchange has found.
Latest News17 Dec 2020Brexit to put pressure on logistics skills gap
An underlying skills shortage is going to be severely impacted by Brexit, according to a new research from Logistics UK.
Truck News23 Oct 2020Government to establish internal border in Kent as part of Brexit plans
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that all heavy goods vehicles (HGV) using the Short Straits channel crossings will need a permit to enter Kent.
Truck News2 Oct 2020Daf makes truck pricing pledge ahead of Brexit
Daf Trucks has pledged that prices on all new UK orders for LF, CF and XF vehicles will remain secured for vehicles built by the end of February 2021.
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 2020
FTA 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.
