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New rules for UK hauliers travelling to Europe

The Department for Transport in the UK is advising haulage operators that work in continental Europe that new rules are coming into force that may affect their journeys.

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The lasting financial consequences of Covid-19 and Brexit for HGV drivers

For HGV drivers, 2021 was always doomed to be a challenging year, with the first Brexit regulations coming into play from the first of January. However, the combination of Brexit and Covid-19 has been particularly devastating for HGV drivers in the UK or drivers who need to drive to and...

No Deal Brexit presents grave risk to the land bridge says FTA Ireland

The government must support the establishment of new ferry services to offset the risk which a No Deal Brexit presents to the route between Ireland and mainland Europe across the UK, according to FTA Ireland (FTAI).

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Brexit on the brink

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reminding logistics businesses that, at this stage, Friday is still the legal date for the UK to leave the European Union. With that in mind, FTA is advising all businesses with EU supply chains to activate their No Deal readiness plans for possible implementation...

Essential paperwork for UK hauliers driving to the EU

UK commercial drivers who operate in the EU will need new paperwork in addition to the documents they already carry if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has confirmed.

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IRHA welcomes draft Brexit agreement

The Irish Road Haulage Association has welcomed the draft agreement on Brexit reached between the EU and the UK and recognises the significant contribution made by the Irish Government in shaping the deal.

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FTA calls for clarity on Brexit

Businesses urgently need more clarity about trade and transport arrangements post-Brexit and a well-planned and adequate transition period, if the UK’s trading position is to be maintained, the UK’s leading body representing the logistics sector has told the Commons Committee for Exiting the EU.

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