Supply chain disruptions pushed U.K. manufacturing output to its weakest level in nine months as friction moving goods across the border after Brexit persisted.
For many suppliers and logistics specialists, it was obvious that Brexit would disrupt the continuity of trade, and its negative effects would affect both the United Kingdom and the countries of the European Union.
Brexit is likely to have a negative impact on the business between Germany and the UK, the German DIHK Chambers of Industry and Commerce said on Tuesday, adding that a trade and cooperation agreement with Britain can only partially offset the downturn.
Brexit – Caught in a data jungle
07/02/2021
Incorrectly filled-out forms, missing data and documents: Even over 5 weeks after the UK left the EU, goods transports via the Channel are still fraught with obstacles – particularly to the detriment of British companies.
Those expecting the deal meant trade could carry on in the same friction-free, tariff-free manner as before were in for something of a shock on 1 January 2021 when shipments were stuck at borders due to incorrect paperwork.
Brexit, One Month After
10/02/2021
The UK’s official departure from the EU took place on January 1, 2021. The Brexit roll-out, not unexpectedly, has been awash with problems.
Stock shortages and ‘random’ delays getting food from the EU will only get worse as new rules are phased in throughout this year, supply chain and logistics experts have warned.
Brexodus: Where have all the workers gone?
26/01/2023
The consequences of ending the free movement of people between Britain and the EU are becoming painfully clear.
Brompton is facing a host of problems from material shortages to rising production costs as the fallout from Brexit and Covid continues to impact UK manufacturers.
Former European trade commissioner Peter Mandelson said trying to circumnavigate Brussels was always going to backfire.
Businesses have been hit hard by Brexit, according to research by an affiliation on Chambers of Commerce in the region.
Northern Ireland traders call for an extension to Brexit deal grace periods amid warnings they’re drowning in paperwork.
Modelling projects 29-mile queues from potential delays caused by new digital controls, says trade body.
The Chief Executive of the Cold Chain Federation has called on the Defra Secretary to delay the implementation of BTOM until October 2024 to address “serious issues”.
Business lobby group warns failure to act will put UK’s economic recovery from Covid crisis at risk.
A RECORD 78 per cent of UK firms attempting to recruit faced difficulties in finding staff in the first quarter, a survey by British Chambers of Commerce shows.
Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets
24/11/2021
Traditional continental Christmas markets that fill town squares and city centres across the UK will be smaller and less European this year.
German logistics company cites ‘significant’ paperwork issues. / U.K.-EU trade being disrupted by post-Brexit red tape.
‘Everyone is panicking,’ says Freight UK manager – despite Michael Gove’s attempts to reassure logistics industry.
Business group Logistics UK has reacted with dismay at today’s (7 July 2021) announcement of the continued relaxation of drivers’ hours legislation until 8 August 2021, which governs the length of time which HGV drivers are legally expected to work.
Declaration system may be swamped, leaving trucks stranded, with risk of price hikes and shortages.
Formula 1 teams hope the British government can help it in reducing the logistical nightmares that Brexit has triggered.