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Do you haul into Europe? Make sure you are signed up for the GVMS

As of 1st January 2022, operators wishing to transport goods to Europe through one of the UK's many ports will need to be signed up to the Goods Vehicles Movement Service (GVMS); or face being turned away without passage. You can read more on this at the following [link].

Compliance, Industry News, News & Updates December 21, 2021 1159Views 0Like 0Comment

Access to France for Passenger Transport and Accompanied Freight from the UK

The following is taken from an email circular released by the Drivers & Vehicles Standards Agency (DVSA). Due to the importance of the content, we are releasing the message in it's entirety. Tonight, the French Government announced that all passenger transport and accompanied freight from the UK will be unable to access France. This will take effect from 11pm tonight (GMT) and will last for a period of 48 hours. Given this, hauliers must avoid traveling to Kent ports (including Eurotunnel)…

Compliance, Emergency, Industry News, Legal Advice, Legal Issues, News & Updates December 21, 2020 1322Views 0Like 0Comment

Government releases guidance for International Road Haulage past 1st Jan 2021

With the UK having left the EU, and with the transitional period swiftly running out; the Government has released guidance for what Goods Vehicle Operators will need to carry out International Road Haulage as of 1st January 2021. For full details, please follow this link; however the shorthand list is as follows: Make sure to carry the right operator licence Ensure you have the right permits for your journey Make sure to register your vehicle trailer You…

Compliance, Industry News, Legal Advice October 22, 2020 1765Views 0Like 0Comment

Plans for a Post-Brexit Lorry Park in Ashford meets staunch resistance

With plans for a new Lorry Park, stretching over 27-acres to be situated in Ashford; the plan is to have the site act as a pit-stop between Brexit Customs Clearance Facilities and other services located near Dover. However many members of the Public have voiced strong objections to the plan. For more details, please follow this link.

Industry News July 16, 2020 1339Views 0Like 0Comment

Concerns arise as HMRC has yet to build GVSM IT System

With a little under six months left before the Brexit Transition period expires, HMRC appears to be facing a crunch to get the proposed Goods Vehicle Movement System (GVMS) in place in time. The system is intended to allow companies and hauliers to declare goods ahead of reaching the border, allowing for a smoother flow of traffic at ports such as Dover. Seeing as France already has a system built and tested, Tim Reardon, head of the EU Exit at the…

Industry News, Legal Advice July 6, 2020 1429Views 0Like 0Comment