- As Brexit entered into force, the EU and the UK will need to deal with border controls by January 1st 2020.
- Border controls will used to ensure that both countries are in line with the formalities needed concerning trade.
- Accordingly, ESPO warns its members that whatever the outcome of the Brexit negotiations might be, customs and border checks will come into place on 1 January.
- ESPO hopes, an agreement on a EU-UK future relationship is still within reach, providing for a tariff regime on imports and exports that preserves trade and economic growth.
According to a recent news article published in Safety4Sea, ESPO urges industry to be ready for border checks by January 1st.
Europe’s ports call on all businesses
Beginning on January 1st, Europe’s ports call on all businesses which are not familiar with trade to third countries to take now the necessary preparations, in order to have the documentation needed and submit the formalities and information to the border authorities so they get clearance for their goods.
Formalities required
However, if they don’t provide the formalities needed, their goods will be stopped in ports, potentially turning ports into bottlenecks and seriously disrupting the flexibility and reliability of long-established supply chains.
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Source:Safety4Sea
