Regarding recent developments on the UK’s future border arrangements, British Ports Association issued a response saying that it supports the UK Government’s plan for unobstructed trade with the EU after Brexit.
Speaking about this matter Mark Simmonds, Policy Manager at the British Ports Association welcomes the proposal of Labour Leader, Jeremy Corbyn, for the creation of a form of customs union with the EU, in order to avoid possible disruption at ports.
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Currently, many of the checks done on goods at the border are non-customs checks and BPA informed that it will continue to ensure that there are no stoppages at ports, including veterinary and plant health standard inspections in order to avoid disruption to supply chains. This is particularly important for Roll-on Roll-off ferry ports which support many in ‘just-in-time’ logistics chains.
BPA mentioned:
We very much welcome reports that the Government’s approach to negotiations will include reciprocal standards for goods and a commitment to keeping rules and regulations “substantially similar”. We would urge that any new agreement on standards and recognition be tailored to reflect the unique and close relationship between the UK and the EU and negate any need for unnecessary and costly checks at the border.