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Windsor Framework delay - Logistics UK's Head of Trade and Devolved Policy Nichola Mallon responds
The government has announced a delay to customs and parcel changes that were set to come into effect from 30 September.
Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade at business group Logistics UK says the logistics industry is relieved that this deadline is extended: “The movement of parcels and implementation of customs systems for goods moving to and from Northern Ireland is a complex issue, requiring many new processes to be put in place, and several events including the pre-election period and General Election have had a significant impact on the ability of government to communicate with and advise industry in a timely manner.
"Despite best efforts, it was practically impossible for logistics businesses to be ready to meet the 30 September deadline which is why Logistics UK pressed government for this delay.
"It is heartening to see that the concerns of logistics businesses have been taken into account by the government and this announcement is welcome.
“However, for this delay to be productive, we need to see a step change in the government’s communication with, and support to, traders and hauliers moving goods from GB to Northern Ireland.”
Published On: 26/09/2024 11:16:38
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Sheerness to receive new freight service from Finland
Finnlines has announced that it has launched a new freight service from Finland to London Medway in Sheerness, with further connections available to Belgium, Spain, and Ireland.
The first arrival took place 23 September 2024. The service will be operated by three Finneco-class hybrid ro-ro vessels, each with a cargo capacity of 5,800 lane metres, equivalent to around 400 trailers.
To reduce emissions, the vessels are equipped with many advanced technologies such as air lubrication, a high-powered battery bank and solar panels. Finnlines says the new connection will provide customers with shorter transit times and increased cargo capacity. Customers will be able to access the entire Finnlines and the Grimaldi Group network via Zeebrügge and Antwerp.
Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Logistics UK commented: “This new service and improved connectivity to the UK is a positive and welcomed development given the decline in UK shipping services over recent years. "It points to potential opportunity for the UK to become more of an international hub."
Richard Goffin, Port Director for Peel Ports Group, London Medway, said: “Location is everything and as a port, London Medway’s proximity to the nation’s capital and distribution networks means it is perfectly placed to connect importers and exporters with their markets.
"We expect this new service will be popular with both established and emerging markets, which are seeing strong growth in the South-East of the UK, and in particular forest products which are in high demand.
"London Medway also handles a vast array of cargo including automotive, steel and ro-ro, so we expect a wide variety of commodities to be transported on Finnlines’ versatile fleet, placing the port as a key interchange between Scandinavia and Iberian markets.”
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