FTA reveals nuts and bolts of No Deal Brexit News Roundup 2


At a webinar on a possible No Deal Brexit on 25 January, the Freight Transport Association gave further details that would apply in the transitional period from 29 March to 21 December 2020 in the event of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit. For imports from the EU via


France on ro ro ferries or tunnel shuttles into the UK, the importer would need to make a pre- departure customs declaration to HMRC by Chief or CDS, including the EORI number, supporting documents and truck or trailer registration number. This would then generate a Master Reference Number (MRN) which must be given to the haulier. On arrival in the UK port, the


importer would confi rm the arrival to HMRC including the MRN and EORI number at which point VAT


Letter to the editor


Brexit is to be embraced, not feared


As a leading forwarder in the Irish market, I must be one of several thousand people who, whilst unaware of the outcome of Brexit, are confi dent that the freight industry can cope with whatever outcome arises. Some of us remember a time when we manually typed T forms, C273s and C11Ds; anything that is decided will be a breeze compared with the arduous task of the dreaded TIR carnet without a single mistake,


seven times, all which had to be identical. No backspace then. If the Tax Offi ce can become an online service then surely so can HMRC. With the internet and


everything electronic I am sure that HMRC will allow everything to be presented online, and as long as the necessary certifi cates and procedures are in place there will be a smooth transition. Even if we have a No Deal there will still be the need to buy and sell commodities


and any duty would become payable. FTA added that HMRC is considering allowing a time lapse that would allow notifi cation aſt er actual arrival, with periodic declaration and duty settlement under Customs Freight Simplifi ed Procedures (CFSP). The driver or haulage company


would also have to submit safety and security information in the shape of an entry summary declaration (ENS) at


least two


hours before arrival at UK port, or one hour for the Eurotunnel terminal. The driver would also expected to have the MRN as evidence that a full or simplifi ed frontier declaration has been made or, in the case of the importer using the simplifi ed procedure, the EORI number. In France, for exports to the UK,


the exporter would pre-lodge an export summary declaration with French Customs through the Pro Douanes system to include their EORI number; this would generate a paper or electronic document with a barcode that would need to be presented by the driver before reaching the French departure port. FTA adds that there would be controls on major roads leading to the French ports or Eurotunnel and that non-compliant vehicles would be diverted to control points. FTA said that traders could


also use transit solutions instead of lodging declarations, using the ‘T’ system (Common Transit Convention) or TIR carnets. However, this would require


HMRC to establish transit offi ces at which documents could be


across Europe. I am sure that the picture frame manufacturer in Spain who sells to the UK at the moment is not going to want to be unable to sell to his good friend in the UK. All that I can see that will happen is that there will be a charge implemented for the additional red tape through the HMRC online booking system. Companies who are importing will be responsible for duty and VAT on arrival just like the good old days and a deferment account set up so that it can be paid at source. I feel that unfortunately any


charges implemented will have to be incorporated within existing


cleared. Again, the driver would be expected to be in possession of a generated barcode before reaching the port of departure. Goods moving to and from the


EU on a temporary basis could continue to use ATA carnets. No customs declarations would be needed for empty trucks in France or the UK. As for sanitary and


phytosanitary (SPS) checks, FTA envisaged that there would be full requirements when moving goods from the UK to the EU but a risk- based approach into the UK from the EU. Various Border Inspection Posts and Designated Points of Entry are available; FTA suggests that traders consider possible routes and contact BIPs and DPEs to fi nd out what their capacity and charges levied would be.


rates by the haulier. It is my opinion that with competition so great across Europe, hauliers will still want to bring the goods into the UK and will accept a customs cleared rate from A to B to maintain the business. Alternatively importers will have to pay for their own customs clearance. The biggest problem I can


foresee is that multi consignment groupages arriving into the UK will have to all be diligently accounted for by HMRC, taxes and VAT to be paid at the point of entry. Geoff Ricketts Geoff Ricketts Freight, Ossett, Yorkshire


Issue 1 2019 - Freight Business Journal


Brittany Ferries is to off er its fi rst year-round service to Ireland with a twice-weekly service between Cork and Santander in northern Spain, operated by the Connemara. The operator’s other Irish route, from Cork to Roscoff , is a seasonal service and is due to resume in March 2019. it said it had been encouraged by hauliers’ response to the new Cork-Santander route during the summer. On 14 December, Brittany Ferries launched its new LNG-powered cruise ferry Honfl eur at Flensburg, Germany. She is due to go into service on the Portsmouth to Caen/Ouistreham route in summer 2019.


Irish Continental Group has taken delivery of the cruise ferry WB Yeats at Flensburg, Germany. Aſt er commissioning, the vessel will go into service initially on the Dublin/Holyhead route in January 2019, partnering with the Ulysses. The WB Yeats will have space for 165 freight vehicles (2,800 lane metres) plus 1,800 passengers. However, from mid-March the ship will take up service on the Dublin/Cherbourg route, the only direct service to France from the Irish capital.


The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is investigating an incident in which several lorries broke free on board the P&O European Causeway between Larne and Cairnryan in the early hours of 18 December. The cargo shiſt ed during “extreme” weather conditions, leading to several lorries toppling onto their sides and crushing cars and other vehicles.


Fire broke out in a deck container on board Hapag Lloyd’s 7,510teu Yantian Express 650 miles off the coast of Canada while en route from Colombo to Halifax on 3 January. The crew were evacuated unharmed, but eff orts to extinguish the fi re had to be suspended for a time due to poor weather conditions. In late January, the ship was reported to be on its way to Freeport, Bahamas for cargo recovery and assessment. Hapag-Lloyd has been a major driving force behind the Container Incident Notifi cation System (CINS) to try and prevent misdeclared dangerous goods from being loaded on board vessels. The incident occurred barely a day aſt er 270 boxes, including some containing dangerous goods, were washed away from MSC’s Zoe, off the Dutch-German coast and washed up on nearby beaches.


Customs at the French Channel port of Dunkerque have authorized 24-hour, seven days a week clearance operations. It follows a pilot scheme operated by forwarder company DSV, since 15 November. Previously, it was possible to validate declarations outside the opening hours of the customs services, but required the operator to have a presence.


MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is revising its East-West services between Asia and Europe to counter the eff ects of congestion at main ports. Schedules will include longer time buff ers and it will phase in additional vessels. Implementation of the new network is planned for early March 2019.


Registration is now open for the new ANTWERPXL breakbulk cargo show on 7-9 May and is free during January, using the code Jan2543. The event is dedicated to the logistics of breakbulk, ro ro, and heavy liſt , in association with the Port of Antwerp. It includes a two-day education programme looking at innovative ways to future proof the industry and collaborate to fi nd new solutions for leaner supply chains. Over 150 companies will be demonstrating solutions and new technology.


Chinese shipping line Cosco said it would introduce a haulage surcharge for all containers discharging at UK ports that use carrier haulage from 1 January. The surcharge will be £50 per box and will be reviewed monthly. Vehicle demurrage will also increase to £50 per hour for a 20-foot and £60 for a 40ſt box aſt er the initial three free hours allowed for unloading has expired. The line blamed the withdrawal of rail freight services and subsequent congestion on the network, port congestion resulting from Felixstowe’s IT problems, the truck driver shortage and congestion on main roads.


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