Support for extending the Brexit transition period is gaining traction on the UK side of the Channel, BUT it seems a Europe fatigued by “false starts” is keen for the new regime to start as planned.
“It’s very clear that government and trade are not ready, and this will probably
“It’s very clear that government and trade are not ready, and this will probably
lead to problems in January,” Wallenborn Transports commercial director Jason Breakwell told The Loadstar.
“For example, testing GVMS [HMRC’ new Goods Vehicle Movement Service] begins on 23 Dec & important questions about safety/security declarations for transit shipments remain
“For example, testing GVMS [HMRC’ new Goods Vehicle Movement Service] begins on 23 Dec & important questions about safety/security declarations for transit shipments remain
And requirements for plant-based products transiting the EU have not been explained,” he added.
A source in the port sector added: “The UK government has been firm, it will not seek further extension.
“As such, further pragmatism from the UK and, indeed, the EU member states
A source in the port sector added: “The UK government has been firm, it will not seek further extension.
“As such, further pragmatism from the UK and, indeed, the EU member states
needed to ensure as smooth a Brexit as is possible.”
Among the myriad challenges posed by the new regime, the source said greater attention needed to be paid towards border interventions for customs and port health controls, with the expectation that these would
Among the myriad challenges posed by the new regime, the source said greater attention needed to be paid towards border interventions for customs and port health controls, with the expectation that these would
add substantial costs and delays for traders.
However, several European operators and the European Shippers Council (ESC) said any extension to the transition period was a “no go”,
with one adding that there was no time left to get the necessary vote passed.
However, several European operators and the European Shippers Council (ESC) said any extension to the transition period was a “no go”,
with one adding that there was no time left to get the necessary vote passed.
One forwarder said: “I think there’s a different feeling in each member state; most seem confident in their preparations and I’ve a feeling they are becoming tired of the false starts.
“The Dutch hired 1,000 customs officers and others have followed suit, staffing-up.
“The Dutch hired 1,000 customs officers and others have followed suit, staffing-up.
However, I think this only covers ‘control of goods’, the facilitation – simplifications we’ve seen HMRC implement – isn’t being considered or reciprocated, *which will cause further delays*.
Work in Europe to prepare for Brexit provided a stark omen of what was to come in Jan
Work in Europe to prepare for Brexit provided a stark omen of what was to come in Jan
with French trials of its customs systems causing five-mile queues along the M20 last week.
Secretary general of the ESC Godfried Smit said despite the chances of chaos, opinion on the European side of the Channel was that they were ready for Brexit,
Secretary general of the ESC Godfried Smit said despite the chances of chaos, opinion on the European side of the Channel was that they were ready for Brexit,
with infrastructure finalised and stress tests complete.
Read between the lines...The member state that wanted brexit and turned down the transition extension...
is the one *least ready* for it.
Full Report theloadstar.com/calls-for-brex…
Read between the lines...The member state that wanted brexit and turned down the transition extension...
is the one *least ready* for it.
Full Report theloadstar.com/calls-for-brex…
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