Brexit customs

UK traders running out of time to prepare for Brexit-related customs changes

Companies moving goods between the U.K. and the EU will be subject to new, more stringent customs regulations when the clock strikes midnight this new year. As with any change of this magnitude, shippers and receivers alike should anticipate challenges, delays and general inefficiencies during the adjustment period, which could last for some time. 

This will be the world’s first real look at how post-Brexit trade will operate. When the U.K. left the EU in early 2020, it also left the EU Customs...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/uk-traders-running-out-of-time-to-prepare-for-brexit-related-customs-changes

Changing customs landscape between EU, UK could lead to disruption

The global supply chain has been rocked by COVID-related headwinds over the past two years. From production delays to overcrowded ports, moving goods today — especially when crossing borders — is more complicated and frustrating than at just about any other moment in modern history. For companies routinely moving products between the European Union and the United Kingdom, things are going to get even more complex come Jan. 1. 

When the U.K. left the EU in early 2020, it also left the EU Customs...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/changing-customs-landscape-between-eu-uk-could-lead-to-disruption

Disruption paves way for opportunity and collaboration

From the coronavirus pandemic to Brexit, the past 18 months have been characterized by disruption around the globe. Every segment of the supply chain has been forced to endure lightning-fast changes and restrictive regulations. While some companies have crumbled under the pressure, many others have risen to the occasion. 

It can be difficult to cast challenging circumstances in a positive light, but one thing is certain: Disruption breeds innovation. 

“When there is great change, you have to look...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/disruption-paves-way-for-opportunity-and-collaboration

GSCW chat recap: Customs and trade in post-Brexit world

This fireside chat recap is from Day 6 of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week. Day 6 focused on global maritime logistics.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: How Brexit will influence trade across Europe

DETAILS: While the U.K. has already left the European Union, there are a number of questions that remain about trade flow, customs regulations and relationships between Britain and the EU. 

SPEAKER: Walter Van der Meiren, director for customs brokerage at UPS Europe. 

BIO: Van der Meiren has over 35 years of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/gscw-chat-recap-customs-and-trade-in-post-brexit-world

DB Schenker lifts pause on truck trips to UK

Trucks lined up at the port.

DB Schenker, which operates the largest pan-European trucking network, on Thursday resumed deliveries to Great Britain after a weeklong suspension because of customs-related delays associated with Brexit.

Complex new rules and fees has created operational headaches for road and air transport. 

The contract logistics and freight management arm of German railroad Deutsche Bahn said it reduced the error rate by educating customers on how to properly fill out customs entries with information required...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/db-schenker-lifts-pause-on-truck-trips-to-uk

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