Priority Freight to set up Brexit ‘air bridge’

Priority Freight has teamed up with charter airline company Jota Aviation to set up an ‘air bridge’ between mainland Europe and the UK, which will open from January 2021. The two companies have agreed a strategic partnership to keep supply chains moving through new customs challenges and the predicted congestion at ports when the UK […]

BIFA: ‘Irresponsible’ to refuse a Brexit extension request

Robert Keen, director general of British International Freight Association has warned that amid coronavirus chaos and with Brexit negotiations at a standstill, not asking for an extension on Brexit will be irresponsible. He stated: “The government is still insisting it will not request an extension, saying the December 31st deadline is enshrined in law, but […]

Practical solutions needed to keep post-Brexit Britain trading

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has expressed its concern at the lack of progress in Brexit negotiations, urging action to keep trade flowing between the UK and EU. With six months to go until the UK leaves the European Union and the threat of No Deal looming, the FTA is urging European leaders to ensure […]

FTA welcomes Brexit transition but calls for more details

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the announcement of a Brexit transitional period ending in December 2020 but warns that there is still uncertainty over the details. The association’s deputy chief executive officer, James Hookham says though this is positive news, a huge amount of technical agreement is still required to ensure that trade […]