Brexit fears in manufacturing grow
Britain’s factories suffered a sixth consecutive month of slumping orders in October, as Brexit, combined with economic and political uncertainty, weighed on manufacturer supply chains.
Britain’s factories suffered a sixth consecutive month of slumping orders in October, as Brexit, combined with economic and political uncertainty, weighed on manufacturer supply chains.
For more than three years, sourcing and procurement teams have had to grapple with the potential implications of the UK withdrawing from the European Union. Procurement responses have varied widely, Sam Tulip investigates.
FedEx has called for the UK and EU to finalise a Brexit agreement and “provide clarity and continuity for businesses”.
Retailers’ stock levels in relation to expected sales were at their highest on record in October 2019, according to the latest monthly CBI Distributive Trends Survey, against the backdrop of a continuing decline in sales.
Triple M Entertainment Logistics will become a member of CargoLive Logistics, offering increased service to the European continent.
The FTA has reported that logistics businesses are struggling to find workers, as the number of EU nationals immigrating to the UK continues to plummet.
Chapman Freeborn and Airbridge International Agencies, (AIA), Cargo, have partnered to strengthen their offerings in Ireland and prepare for Brexit.
Dublin-based Toga Freight Services has signed a major deal with Loxx Logistics GmbH.
Peel Ports has said increased roll-on, roll-off (RO-RO) capacity for unaccompanied trailer at its facilities in Liverpool, Heysham, and Sheerness could limit the impact of Brexit.
The Department for Transport, (DfT) has signed contracts worth £86.6m with four ferry operators to import medicines into the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.