With the looming no-deal Brexit looking more and more likely as each day passes, the British logistics industry has hit back at the government, saying the uncertainties surrounding Brexit have left them with too little time to prepare for the upcoming divorce from the European Union.
“With big questions unanswered and no time to prepare, the logistics industry is not ready for a no-deal Brexit on October 31, and the impact on trade would likely be very significant,” a statement from James Hookham, deputy chief executive of the UK Freight Transport Association (FTA) said.
“There are many unanswered questions about how our borders should work, and no time to implement the answers - even if decisions could be reached on important policy issues,” the statement added.
Brexit has caused a great deal of concern, especially in the logistics industry, and according to Hookham the FTA will do its best to mitigate the risk factors and ensure a successful split.
“The FTA has been very consistent in wanting to keep Britain trading by making sure that the logistics industry can deliver whatever political solution for Brexit prevails, with or without a deal,” the statement concluded. – Bjorn Vorster
