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Prosecco exports to UK drop – industry blames Brexit
The number of bottles of prosecco exported to Britain fell by about nine per cent. According to wine industry opinion, one cause was 'red tape' caused by Brexit. Another possible cause is that importing companies and Italian exporters failed to ...Read More
UK Government bans EU seed potato imports
From 1 July it will be illegal to import seed potatoes into the UK from the EU. This is a reciprocal ban, as the EU had already banned imports from the UK at the end of the Brexit transition period ...Read More
UK meat exports to Asia
The Far East is helping the UK's red meat export industry as the sector copes with Brexit changes and the COVID-19 pandemic. Red meat exports from the UK to Asia in what has been an incredibly challenging start to the ...Read More
Fall in Olive Oil Exports Spain – UK Since Brexit
Exports of olive oil from Spain to the United Kingdom fell by 35 percent in January and February compared with the same period in 2020, according to Spain’s Union of Farmers and Livestock Unions. The statistics give the first analysis ...Read More
Exports stable despite pandemic and Brexit
Export levels for West Midlands companies grew in the first quarter of this year despite disruption according to a new report. Twenty per cent of the businesses surveyed reported an increase in international sales compared with 17 percent the previous ...Read More
Boosting exports outside the EU
A financial solutions specialist has said that "the UK’s trade deal agenda post-Brexit provides a promising opportunity to explore export opportunities beyond the EU, and champion British farming on the global stage; an industry associated with quality and safety, alongside ...Read More
Government help for post-Brexit exports
Following a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce, suggesting that exports from the UK are falling after Brexit, a Government spokesman said: “The Trade and Co-operation Agreement is the first free trade agreement the EU has ever reached based ...Read More
EU adamant over food exports
The Northern Ireland Protocol under Brexit has affected trade in livestock, seed potatoes, seeds, plants and even machinery between Northern Ireland and Scotland – and there are few signs this will be solved easily or quickly. Reports suggests the EU ...Read More
International CEOs see post Brexit UK as more attractive
A new poll of global CEOs suggest that the UK is a more important growth prospect now than it was before the split with the EU. A survey of 5,000 chief executives shows that 11% of CEOs selected the UK ...Read More
EU make major vaccine exports despite domestic shortage
The European Union has allowed some 34 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine exports over the past weeks, according to figures published by the EU. There are still shortages at home as EU members continue to struggle to get the vaccine ...Read More
Butternut squash from Ukraine exports to Europe and Middle East
Ukraine has been actively developing exports of its fresh butternut squash. Its main export market is the UK. Despite Brexit, in 2020 Ukraine was able to considerably increase butternut squash exports again and set a new export record for the ...Read More
Shipping trailers unaccompanied to Europe
Increasing numbers of haulage companies are shipping goods on unaccompanied trailers. Ports on the western Channel in France, the UK and Ireland are set-up to receive these loads. There are other financial benefits in shipping driverless. All ferry companies have ...Read More
Ireland freight imports moving via NI
Freight drivers are bringing imports into the Irish State from Britain through Northern Ireland, in order to avoid the Brexit customs and regulatory procedures at Dublin Port which have caused delays. Importers from Britain have struggled to complete the necessary ...Read More
Most freight through Ports on day after Brexit
One of Europe’s leading ferry companies has expressed their satisfaction about movement freight traffic on the first day post Brexit. A representative said that currently freight traffic is flowing well through ports across the UK and Ireland. All government customs ...Read More
Cuxhaven port in Germany is navigating Brexit
Brexit will remain an unprecedented challenge for the North Sea port long after Britain’s newly agreed deal with the EU begins on January 1, because around 85 per cent of maritime freight to and from Cuxhaven involves the UK. This ...Read More
Brexit rules to reduce casual imports of plants
Jersey horticulturalists are being reminded of new Brexit rules, which will make it more complicated to import plants into the island. From 1 January, you will not be allowed to import plants into the island without the correct paperwork, proving ...Read More
No-Deal Brexit tariffs could ‘wipe out’ Scottish exports, expert warns
A No-Deal Brexit could cost Scotland’s food and drink sector £2 billion and risk business losses. The chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink, said that ongoing uncertainty over the UK’s future relationship with the EU means some businesses are ...Read More
Irish exports rise
Irish goods exports has risen by 8 per cent in value to €122 billion so far this year. This was led by exports of medical and pharmaceutical products, which have risen as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Exports for ...Read More
Brexit and Latvian exports
Britain is the sixth-largest export market for Latvia; this year up to August goods and services exported to England were worth EUR 436 million, more than 5% of Latvia's total exports. Two-thirds of Latvia's exports to the United Kingdom are ...Read More
Brexit checklist help for exports and imports
A UK consultancy has prepared a checklist for businesses which summarises some of the information from the Government: - Goods will be subject to customs procedures - Exports will be subject to duty and taxes at destination - Import/export documentation ...Read More
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Brexit: UK to reduce EU border checks
The government of the UK has indicated that HMRC will apply much less rigorous EU border checks on imports than initially planned, once the Brexit transition period finishes at the end of 2020. The Financial Times is reporting that Ministers ...Read More
Free-to-use tools help navigate exports post-Brexit
The Department for International Trade has provided two digital tools for based businesses which export to the UK or export from the UK. The tools are available on gov.uk and give product-specific and country-specific information on tariffs, regulations and other ...Read More
Brexit – new border controls for freight
The British Ports Association's New Year statement has outlined priorities for 2020. The EU Withdrawal Agreement will mean new border controls for freight operators, which will be a major challenge for parts of the UK logistics sector. BPA is anticipating ...Read More
Britain says 88pc of imports to face no tariffs in event of no-deal Brexit
The UK Government has said that a revised import tariff regime would come into force if there is a no-deal Brexit. 88 per cent of total imports by value would be eligible for levy free access. Britain also said under ...Read More
Whisky exports: new Scotland-Netherlands ferry possible
A Scottish company is discussing launching a new ferry line with a Dutch port Britain's potentially giving a speedy alternative route for Scottish exports such as whisky if Brexit causes initial customs delays. The ferry line is projected to run ...Read More
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NZ wine exports on track for another good year
Wine exports are expected to exceed growth forecasts for the 2019 export year, according to a recently released report. Modest growth for New Zealand wine exports was expected to continue over the rest of the calendar year 2019. Early this ...Read More
HMRC Transitional Simplified Procedures (TSP) – Day1 No-deal readiness
HMRC announced on 22 March 2019 further details of new customs requirements, should the UK leave the EU without a deal. An extension of the date when the first supplementary customs declarations must be submitted, and any import duties must ...Read More
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Freight Transport Group want Brexit contingency plans
Freight Transport Association Ireland is asking the government to advance and clearly communicate contingency plans for a no-deal Brexit. Speaking on the radio Morning the FTAI General Manager Aidan Flynn said that he felt the government was unprepared for no-deal. ...Read More
Consumers criticise possible plans for Brexit tariffs on food imports
Consumer groups are strongly opposed to any tariffs being put on food coming into the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit, saying it increase prices, and send the wrong signals to other potential trading partners. The comments follow ...Read More
Brexit: Farmers to prepare for changes to imports and exports
The government is urging farming businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit. Defra has published new guidance to ensure import and export trade in animals, animal products, food and feed ...Read More
Brexit may affect Bangladesh exports to UK
Bangladeshi exporters fear that UK demand for their may reduce due to uncertainty the Brexit outcome. Bangladesh's export growth to the UK has reduced in pace, to an increase of 3.16%, compared to 14.42% overall export growth for the whole ...Read More
Export/import Customs declarations if No Deal Brexit
HMRC this week is sending out letters to VAT registered businesses who currently import and/or export goods with the EU. The letter gives advice on actions that must be taken immediately, and changes to prepare for if there is a ...Read More
Exports help factories to bounce back
Orders from factories in Great Britain increased for a second month in a row in December, as they recovered from a sharp slowdown in October. Manufacturers are growing increasingly concerned about the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, according to the ...Read More
Brexit News for Logistics Institute
During a recent meeting at the Department of Transport, the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport were advised that the UK has successfully negotiated membership of the Common Transit Convention (CTC). This Convention allows traders to delay the processing of ...Read More
Export or import of waste after Brexit
If there is a no deal Brexit, import/export licences issued by the UK would no longer be valid for shipments of waste to the 27 remaining EU countries, from the day the UK leaves. This means current approvals to ship ...Read More
Export of controlled goods after Brexit
The Export Control Joint Unit is responsible for the UK’s system of export controls on various specialised goods such as military items, which are regulated through a system of export licensing. The export of many 'controlled items' within the EU ...Read More
Logistics and transport after Brexit
Hauliers who currently carry export or import cargo to and from Europe may need to plan for alternative routes to move goods, according to the Government's Technical Notices published in August. They may need to use different modes of transport ...Read More
Advice for imports and exports post Brexit
On 23 August the government published a series of technical notices giving guidance on preparing for exporting and importing if there is a 'no deal' Brexit. These Notices are primarily aimed at businesses who have previously traded only with the ...Read More
Imports and Exports – new method of customs declarations
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs is phasing in a new Customs Declaration Service (CDS). This is new technology, which replaces the existing Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system. The new system is already being used by ...Read More
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