Brexit freight system ‘will likely be prepared on time’

The federal government has denied claims {that a} new freight administration system is not going to be prepared when the EU transition interval ends.

The system is seen as very important for stopping delays when post-Brexit freight preparations come into place on 1 January.

One business physique had expressed concern that solely a beta – or take a look at – model could be out there.

However the authorities insists it’s a absolutely operational digital service.

The so-called Sensible Freight system ensures that vans are carrying the proper documentation earlier than they journey to ports.

The brand new system is designed to scale back delays at ports, and to raised handle site visitors into Dover and queues of lorries increase alongside the M2 and M20 motorways in Kent.

Truck drivers might face a nice in the event that they arrive at ports with out the correct documentation, however the authorities insists this will likely be a final resort, and pointless in the event that they observe the foundations.

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Logistics UK, which represents freight companies, mentioned it was knowledgeable by authorities officers on Monday {that a} beta – or take a look at – model could be out there in December, however wouldn’t be absolutely operational till April.

In an announcement, the Director of Coverage at Logistics UK Elizabeth de Jong mentioned it was unacceptable and a “large blow to UK companies and the economic system”.

However the authorities now says “beta” is a regular labelling observe for a digital service that’s absolutely operational, and that it has reassured business that Sensible Freight will likely be operational by December.