This is a great summary of a number of unresolved logistics/ customs issues.
It demonstrates the difference between knowing what type of procedures will apply (leading to Gov's claim that companies/brokers/hauliers/ports had plenty of time to prepare)
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It demonstrates the difference between knowing what type of procedures will apply (leading to Gov's claim that companies/brokers/hauliers/ports had plenty of time to prepare)
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And understanding how the border will operate in practice.
The second point seems difficult to grasp for many officials. If you know what paperwork you need, where's the problem? Can't you just do what you do now for 3rd countries? It's just more of that.
Well not quite
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The second point seems difficult to grasp for many officials. If you know what paperwork you need, where's the problem? Can't you just do what you do now for 3rd countries? It's just more of that.
Well not quite
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I sometimes compare it to instaling new equipment in your home. You plug everything in where it's supposed to go, follow the instructions, switch it on and.... start figuring out what you've done wrong and why it's not working
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This will be a logistical nightmare.
Even if you make S&S+customs decs mandatory before boarding this will lead to queues on both sides. I would argue the French are better prepared for that/ have more space than we do.
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Even if you make S&S+customs decs mandatory before boarding this will lead to queues on both sides. I would argue the French are better prepared for that/ have more space than we do.
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Remember the car parks in Kent? And Operation Brock - the traffic management system on the main roads to Dover? How is that going?
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This is particularly important.
What makes ro-ro ports different is
1) accompanied vs unaccompanied traffic
2) speed and time available for advanced procedures
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What makes ro-ro ports different is
1) accompanied vs unaccompanied traffic
2) speed and time available for advanced procedures
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When you add
- Lack of physical space
- Uncertainty over permits
- Driver checks
- Significant increase in volume
It becomes extremely difficult to apply existing 3rd country procedures on that scale
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- Lack of physical space
- Uncertainty over permits
- Driver checks
- Significant increase in volume
It becomes extremely difficult to apply existing 3rd country procedures on that scale
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A reminder on this - controls away from the border - existing procedures work mostly for:
1) large operators
2) hauliers and agents more than companies
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1) large operators
2) hauliers and agents more than companies
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This is also a good point - a lot of these issues aren't technically difficult (i.e. agreeing on single office, permits, systems sharing) but Brexit makes them so.
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Which is why I've been making a point that the difference between deal/no deal will be around political will and trade facilitation.
While FTAs are not usually used for that purpose, this one will - that is very clear when you look at the UK's draft.
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While FTAs are not usually used for that purpose, this one will - that is very clear when you look at the UK's draft.
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One Brexit readiness - it's not just the question of biz being read, or hauliers being ready. Everyone including HMRC needs to be ready, systems able to speak to each other, the whole process mapped + border operating system in place
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A good reminder that is not "just" customs information that goes onto a customs declaration. Add excise movements, add agri-foods, pharma and anything else that requires a license etc and of course box 44 of the customs declaration
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There is a lot more here to unpack (and one day I will get through a thread without getting distracted by calls and work) like lack of crucial information for biz to prepare, differences between planning for the UK vs EU draft FTA text (substantial)
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As @pmdfoster thread/article clearly demonstrate – these concerns are raised by people who are in the business of moving goods. It’s in their interest to make this work. If they’re not ready, we’re not ready.
Hope this will get the attention it deserves
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Hope this will get the attention it deserves
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In addition to Peter's excellent work, check out @BastidonPauline's and @vivamjm's threads on this - both well worth reading.
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