Tag: Border

REMINDER: ECMT Permit window closes 20th November 2020

As we noted in a previous article, the window to obtain the ECMT permits required for UK-based operators to maintain their trade with the EU is due to close in 10 days . Submissions past this point will be rejected without review, so we strongly suggest if you need one, to apply NOW. The following is taken from an email circular released by the Department for Transport: The ECMT application window opened last week and will close on Friday 20 November. Full guidance on…

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ECMT Permit Applications Open NOW (2nd Nov 2020)

With new rules coming into force from 1st January 2021 for EU-Bound hauliers; and as yet no firm agreement on a Free Trade Agreement or other acceptable terms, operators will need to prepare for a enhanced controls at the border. The window is open from today(Monday 2nd November 2020) until Friday 20th November 2020; during which you can apply for permits to cover all your business to the EU. But caution; late applications will not be accepted. It is not expected that…

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‘No Deal Brexit’ is No-Good for the Industry

With the possibility of a 'No-Deal' Brexit looming large, a number of operators have built up expectations that certain parts of our relationship with the EU will disappear or change when it occurs. But in truth, very little will change - The Driver CPC will go nowhere. Our supply chain and logistic will still rely quite heavily on Europe. And there are concerns that Kent may become nothing more than a glorified car park. Do not let this major change in our system go…

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