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Logistics UK cautiously optimistic regarding Northern Ireland Protocol
Following a meeting with Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak MP, earlier this week (28 February 2022), Logistics UK has expressed its cautious optimism regarding the opportunity the Windsor Framework could provide to ease the passage of goods between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI).
“While our review of the details continues, Logistics UK is pleased to note several of our proposals and pragmatic solutions – such as Green and Red Lanes, trade facilitation measures and parcel derogations – have been included within the agreement framework,” said Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Logistics UK (pictured above left), “While we are still communicating with members on their feedback, the initial response from those that transport goods between NI and GB has been positive.
“Logistics UK, along with several NI businesses and associations, met with the Prime Minister this week to discuss the agreement. It is encouraging to see government willing to have these important conversations with businesses in NI, and Logistics UK reinforced with Mr Sunak the need for similar communication among GB suppliers, to ensure trade opportunities running from GB to NI are maximised.
“The devil will now be in the detail, and Logistics UK looks forward to working with members to see how this operates on the ground. As these changes come into effect, there will undoubtedly be challenges that this framework could not have predicted, and Logistics UK is urging the UK government and EU to continue their constructive engagement with industry, with clear and empowered mechanisms through which businesses can flag any issues so that swift, effective solutions can be found.”
*www.logistics.org.uk/brexit
Published On: 02/03/2023 16:00:29
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In brief
LOGISTICS UK LAUNCHES MEMBER SURVEY ON WINDSOR FRAMEWORK
Logistics UK has launched a membership-wide survey to get feedback on the Windsor Framework.
Appealing to members, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Nichola Mallon, said: “As we continue to assess this new Agreement between the UK and the EU, and work though the details of the deal, we are keen to get the views of our members. We would really appreciate it if you could take just five minutes to complete this members’ survey which importantly will inform our response and engagement with the UK government and EU going forward.”
To complete the survey please visit the link below.
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/Windsor_NI
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