Brexit has impacted almost all aspects of the British economy, and the freight industry is no different. In fact, as shipping often involves moving freight across borders, it’s one of the areas most affected by new post-Brexit rules and regulations.
If your business is finding the new rules and regulations a bit of a headache, we can help. Our expert team understands the ins and outs of the post-Brexit world and is able to navigate the updated regulations with ease, helping you avoid delays, minimise costs and keep your shipments moving.
Post-Brexit Imports
Over the past few years, a host of new post-Brexit rules and regulations have been rolled out, and importers are now subject to a raft of laws and standards when bringing goods into the UK.
This has introduced several challenges to the import of EU goods and led to increased costs and supply chain disruption. These extra expenses are likely contributing to rising food prices in the UK and increasing freight shipping prices.
Unrivalled Expertise
UK and European freight forwarders are essential partners for businesses finding their way through the post-Brexit landscape. Having an expert by your side will help with everything from customs procedures and logistics coordination to cost management and strategic planning. This can significantly mitigate the challenges associated with post-Brexit EU imports and make your life a lot easier when it comes to moving freight.
Making Sense Of The Extensive Paperwork
If you experience a post-Brexit shipping delay, chances are that it will be caused by paperwork. Extensive paperwork is now required for customs clearance, with any missing documents likely to cause a significant holdup. Freight forwarders are adept at managing all of the paperwork required to move products across borders with ease. By ensuring all necessary documentations – like customs declarations and compliance certificates – are present and correct, a forwarder can minimise delays and streamline the customs process.
Risk Mitigation
Brexit border checks delayed because of incorrect paperwork cost businesses time and money. An experienced freight forwarder will be able to advise your company on all aspects of post-Brexit admin. This includes the correct Government Gateway to use to ensure compliance with the new rules of origin requirements. These fall under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) and can be a real stumbling block if you don’t get them right.
Reduced Costs
The new rules and regulations introduced post-Brexit have significantly increased the cost of importing goods to the UK. So, anything that can save you money, while easing your workflow, has got to be good. Because freight forwarders move large volumes of shipments, they’re able to bargain for lower rates with carriers. By benefitting from the economy of scale in this way, forwarders can reduce costs and save you money.
Route Optimisation
Freight forwarders always look for the most efficient and cost-effective way to move goods from A to B. Whether it’s air, sea, rail or road, a good freight forwarder will be able to secure the best deal for their customers and ensure products get to their destinations on time.
What Next?
To learn more about the benefits of freight forwarding in a post-Brexit world, get in with the team at Jordon Freight today!
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