Not "news" to me
(was always out of SM&CU regardless of any "deal" guaranteed)
but a confirmation of what’s doing the rounds - received today: h/t @challifour
"Firstly I would like to thank you for your ongoing support and patience since January.
(was always out of SM&CU regardless of any "deal" guaranteed)
but a confirmation of what’s doing the rounds - received today: h/t @challifour
"Firstly I would like to thank you for your ongoing support and patience since January.
As I’m sure it is no secret to anyone, we have been under immense pressure and the challenges just keep mounting. I like to think we can all agree that Freight Transport have risen to the task well, having the understanding from customers has been just what we have needed
to get into the swing of things and maintain the highest possible standard of service. I have tried to leave customers alone whilst we all get used to the post Brexit way of doing things, but now it is time for my depressing Brexit updates to start once again as there is
another bunch of changes and obstacles coming our way. Attached is a very brief update from our customs manager, Barry Goshawk, with a little rundown of changes to come at the end of transition this year. Please take particular note of the section on organics if this affects you
We are very nervous about what this will mean for our trucks specifically in terms of more delays at ports, let alone the cost. In regards to Safety and Security, this is another declaration that will be time consuming and practically a duplication of what is already declared
on the customs entry. So, if implemented, this will mean more staff and, of course, yet another cost on each shipment. Unfortunately, as you have probably gathered, things aren’t looking great and even before these changes come in January we are still facing huge challenges .
In the spirit of total transparency I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on the rather bleak situation we are facing
Export (or lack thereof!) – this at the moment is one of the largest challenges. We're currently sending at least 50% of our fleet out empty every week
Export (or lack thereof!) – this at the moment is one of the largest challenges. We're currently sending at least 50% of our fleet out empty every week
As you can imagine this is financially crippling for a business like ours. There simply aren’t the loads out there to get the trucks to the continent and the lack of freight is incredibly concerning for us moving forward.
This is a direct result of Brexit and red tape.
This is a direct result of Brexit and red tape.
I am so sad that this has happened as how much has GB PLC lost? It beggars belief.
Pre Brexit we never went out empty unless we chose to, exports were a major part of our business and revenue stream.
Driver shortages – again this is a massive issue, one now widely reported.
Pre Brexit we never went out empty unless we chose to, exports were a major part of our business and revenue stream.
Driver shortages – again this is a massive issue, one now widely reported.
Finding drivers is increasingly problematic for a huge range of reasons which are, of course, pushing up the cost of staffing and subcontracting more and more as the months go by.
In order to retain drivers we have to increase salaries and also incentivize shipping to Europe,
In order to retain drivers we have to increase salaries and also incentivize shipping to Europe,
as frankly, post – Brexit we are not as welcome as we once were and our drivers have to put up with huge amounts of red tape and therefore unneccessary delays.
Lack of subcontractors / trucks on the continent – finding trucks to cover loads, particularly from the south of France
Lack of subcontractors / trucks on the continent – finding trucks to cover loads, particularly from the south of France
is becoming near on impossible. We believe this is due to a range of factors that we can attribute to Brexit but what it means for us is, once again, the cost is ever rising. Foreign hauliers don't want to come to the UK anymore as they don’t feel welcome & no export to take back
Fuel and ferries – the cost of fuel is continuing to rise and we are also now seeing surcharges from the ferry companies etc. to cover their costs.
So, what does all this mean for you? Unfortunately, as with everyone else in the supply chain we have no option but to raise costs
So, what does all this mean for you? Unfortunately, as with everyone else in the supply chain we have no option but to raise costs
to cover these challenges. This will happen in the form of a surcharge on all shipments laid out
1-3 pallets £20.00 per pallet
4-10 pallets £15.00 per pallet
11 pallets + £10.00 per pallet
Up to a maximum of £260.00 (full load)
1-3 pallets £20.00 per pallet
4-10 pallets £15.00 per pallet
11 pallets + £10.00 per pallet
Up to a maximum of £260.00 (full load)
I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there is very little doubt in my mind that as Christmas approaches the issues faced by the industry will only get worse and become more apparent. By acting now I am hoping to give us all a fighting change of getting through
and getting orders in on time.
I will continue to update you as time goes by and if you wish to discuss any points please give me a call.
Kind regards
Mike Battye
Managing Director
Direct Line : can be supplied.
Brexit is far from "done"
I will continue to update you as time goes by and if you wish to discuss any points please give me a call.
Kind regards
Mike Battye
Managing Director
Direct Line : can be supplied.
Brexit is far from "done"
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