The Coronavirus pandemic has completely transformed the way in which we all operate on a day-to-day basis. One of the changes that is currently affecting Hauliers is the requirement for them to have a negative covid test in order to travel from the UK into the EU.
We all know that the 1st January 2021 marked the end of the transition period.
On the 1st January 2021, the rules regarding VAT changed for freight transport and associated services. The new rules only affect UK based customers.
Just before the transition period concluded on the 1st January 2021, a deal was struck between the UK and the EU. This deal means that whilst we are no longer a part of the European Union, we still have a relationship with them.
Recently, there have been some major problems with accessibility at Felixstowe port due to the fact that over 11,000 shipping containers filled with PPE were being stored at the port for a hefty £1 million per day.
