Brexit
Latest News28 Oct 2019Key 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.
Fleet Management18 Oct 2018Used LCV market on fire as politicians ‘do a Nero’
As uncertainty rages in Westminster it spells good news for one sector of the industry. By Dean Bowkett
Fleet Management20 Aug 2018Van operators may need O-licences if EU changes its rules
Despite Brexit, vans of 2.5 tonnes-plus may still have to comply with EU rules, especially when deliveries take them across the border. By Steve Banner
- Truck News30 Apr 2018
Transport Select Committee launches freight and Brexit inquiry
Committee will examine the potential effects of Brexit on freight operations and assess the steps operators, their customers and the Government need to take.
- Truck News21 Mar 2018
FTA welcomes Brexit transitional deal, but warns much still to agree
The EU's "nothing is agreed until all is agreed" principle still leaves logistics operators uncertain over the future.
- Truck News8 Feb 2018
Government prepares for Brexit with Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill
The Bill will give powers to support UK hauliers operating internationally after the UK leaves the EU.
- Truck News25 Jan 2018
Brexit: Trading on WTO rules could ‘significantly’ affect prices, say truck bosses
Any risk that Britain will leave the European Union in March 2019 without a trade deal could prompt fleets to pull forward their truck acquisition plans to this year (2018).
Van News4 Jan 2018FTA expands logistics offerings with TrainingTeam acquisition
The FTA has expanded and reinforced its logistics and cargo service offerings by acquiring TrainingTeam.
