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Airfreight sector steps up to the challenge of delivering millions of doses of vaccines around the world. Will the 'last mile' stakeholders be similarly prepared?

Air cargo sector "must be prepared" for international vaccine distribution | Logistics Manager The IATA has said that the air cargo sector ‘must be prepared’ for when quarantined borders re-open in order to effectively distribute a Covid-19 vaccine internationally. The international trade body has issued guidance that it says will ensure that the air cargo industry is ready to support the...

Still no clear direction for GB - NI trade with only seven weeks to go. Are you making contingency plans?

Brexit stockpiling cited for surge in ferry freight demand A ferry operator warns that companies in Northern Ireland in particular are gathering goods now in case of disruption later.

Government appears to concede that there may be some disruption at UK borders after 1st January 2021. Are you or your customers prepared? What steps are you taking?

Brexit: Watchdog warns of 'significant' border disruption The National Audit Office says traders are unlikely to be ready for changes due from next January.

TRANSPORT OPERATORS URGED TO DOWNLOAD THE NHS COVID-19 APP……HAVE YOU DOWNLOADED IT YET? 🤔
In the letter to transport operators, the Secretary of State for Transport says: "We are seeing Covid-19 cases rise across the country and I continue to be immensely grateful for your ongoing hard work in ensuring that our transport services continue to run and that passengers can travel safely on the network. Nevertheless, we all need to do as much as we can stop the spread of the virus and save lives.
https://ciltuk.org.uk/News/Latest-News/ArtMID/6887/ArticleID/32677/Transport-operators-urged-to-download-NHS-Covid-19-app

Is there any stopping the Humber region?
ABP Humber's ports in Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham handle about £75bn of trade for businesses across the North and the Midlands.
The business hailed the UK Government's plans to establish Freeports around the country and said the proposals presented a chance to create jobs and build on the billions its ports contribute to the economy.
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Freeports: ABP hails potential for UK-wide growth One of the UK's largest port businesses, which operates a number of ports on the Humber, has hailed the UK Government's plans to establish Freeports around the country and said the…

OPERATION BROCK - A STEP CLOSER 🚚
Following consultation with industry, legislation to enable the enforcement of Operation Brock – the traffic management strategy in Kent – has been brought forward to ensure the plans can be implemented if needed. The move will help to reduce the risk of disruption as hauliers travel through Kent to reach the Short Straits – one of Britain’s busiest trade routes.
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https://ciltuk.org.uk/News/Latest-News/ArtMID/6887/ArticleID/32603/Government-steps-up-plans-to-keep-trade-flowing-at-the-end-of-the-transition-period

🚛 BREXIT DRAWS CLOSER - as the Government secures critical freight flows as UK nears end of transition period 🇬🇧
Vital medical supplies and other critical goods will continue to be smoothly delivered into the UK whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU, thanks to multi-million-pound government contracts announced by the government.
https://ciltuk.org.uk/News/Latest-News/ArtMID/6887/ArticleID/32498/Government-secures-critical-freight-flows-as-UK-nears-end-of-transition-period

🇬🇧 The preparation continues….be informed 🚛
The Government has ramped up preparations for the end of the transition period by publishing an updated Border Operating Model, that provides further detail on how the GB-EU border will work and the actions that traders, hauliers and passengers need to take.
The updated guidance follows extensive engagement with the border industry and the £705m package of investment for border infrastructure, jobs and technology, announced earlier this year.
Be informed - get the details 👇🏼

The Border Operating Model A guide to how the border with the European Union will work after the transition period.

An even busier time for the ports in the Humber region after the end of 2020?
More freight traffic should be diverted to major UK ports outside the South East bringing economic and environmental benefits post-Brexit, a new report says.
The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) said the sector can handle much more EU-UK trade - equivalent to an additional 60% of 2018 traffic - after the transition period ends in January 2021.
https://www.business-live.co.uk/ports-logistics/uks-regional-ports-could-solve-19071341

UK's regional ports could solve post-Brexit headache says report Ports in Plymouth, Bristol, Liverpool, Hull. Grimsby, Tyne, Teesport, Clyde and Forth are among those that could see a boost if traffic is moved away from South East

Government outlines new plans for Freeports to turbocharge post-Brexit trade, creating national hubs for trade, innovation and commerce, regenerating communities across the UK and supporting jobs.”
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https://www.mtdmfg.com/news/government-outlines-new-plans-for-freeports-to-turbo-charge-post-brexit-trade/

Government outlines new plans for Freeports to turbo-charge post-Brexit trade | MTDMFG The government has today set out further details around how it will create a number of new innovative Freeports across the UK to create jobs, drive investment and regenerate communities. Responding to the consultation on the proposals the government confirmed that sea, air and rail ports in England....

STAGGERING figures from the Humber region as freight giant DFDS Seaways announce that volumes dropped by 22 per cent at height of pandemic.
Take a look as their annual report is published 👇🏼
https://www.business-live.co.uk/ports-logistics/freight-handler-dfds-saw-volumes-19051724

DFDS saw volumes drop by 22 per cent at height of pandemic Significant restructure has seen 62 staff leave as the Immingham port giant adjusted to Covid impact