Preparing for Windsor
We are now just a few weeks away from the date the Windsor Framework, and its rules and regulations, will come into force here in Northern Ireland.
Originally the trade deal was to come into force on 30th September 2024 but when it became clear this date was unachievable and would have led to widespread disruption to the supply chain between GB and NI, a new date of 31st March 2025 was agreed.
Hauliers and traders need to understand the changes and the new requirements they will have to fulfil by the end of next month. And that’s what this extra time is to allow for.
Here in Northern Ireland there is generally a good understanding of these requirements and businesses here should see little impact when this deadline comes and goes as they have been preparing. But the concern is that businesses in GB may not be as up to date with these new rules and this is where some disruption could come from.
In her column in this magazine Nichola Mallon, Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, Logistics UK says the UK Government has a lot of work to do to raise awareness of the upcoming changes and how this will affect the transportation of goods between GB and NI, and of course on into the Republic and Europe. For more information about preparations for the Windsor Framework, read Nichola’s column inside.
Also in this issue we have a major feature on Dale Farm: Your Dairy Cooperative, and we have part two of the serialisation on Manfreight, which this time looks at how they are digitising the supply chain.
And you can also find out how my driving career is going. I hope you enjoy reading this packed February March issue of Export and Freight.
Austin Lynch Editor
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