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Fandango over need for “permit” to drive to Kent after brexit via @FT but as one insider tells me, it’s an empty vessel of a system.../1 https://on.ft.com/2ZZg6j5 ">https://on.ft.com/2ZZg6j5&q...
The SmartFreight isn’t that “smart” - the only data you input, I’m told, is your vehicle reg number. Otherwise it’s yes/no answers. /2
So one Q is: Do you have an MRN [Movement reference number] from an import declaration or TAD? [Transit Accompanying Document]
Answer yes/no.
Then “continue”
Apparently it’s not actually linked to anything. Just a declaration. /3
Answer yes/no.
Then “continue”
Apparently it’s not actually linked to anything. Just a declaration. /3
So I’m looking forward to Kent Police flagging down offenders, card machine in hand, to collect the fines.
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Suspicion in the industry is that the system will be used simply to regulate traffic – and keep the queues up north, not in Kent. /4
Suspicion in the industry is that the system will be used simply to regulate traffic – and keep the queues up north, not in Kent. /4
That way when there are only 2000 trucks queueing outside Dover it can all be declared a mighty success.
of course all of this is a classic distraction from what we should really be worrying about, which is how the GB – NI border is going to be operational on Jan 1. /5
of course all of this is a classic distraction from what we should really be worrying about, which is how the GB – NI border is going to be operational on Jan 1. /5
And all that shouldn’t deflect (but has) from near uniform fury of industry today at implication by @michaelgove that they just need to try harder.
Real anger about basic lack of clarity on duty deferrals applications and simplified customs procedure./6
Real anger about basic lack of clarity on duty deferrals applications and simplified customs procedure./6
Industry discovered this week that if they use a brokers authorisation for simplified procedures then the broker will be liable – which experts warn will simply mean many brokers will not take on the business./7
Similarly The lack of customs brokers remains a huge problem; the industry is rife with stories of experienced brokers being poached and the available grants being used to augment “trainee” salaries of 30k to 40K/8
I could go on, but I’m off to bed instead! Another mad day. ENDS
