Archives December 2020

The deal is done and now, after 4 years, the UK is about to enter a new trade agreement with the EU. But what does that mean for logistics, and drivers who regularly travel between the UK and the EU? Here’s a few headlines on what to expect.

The existing Community Licence has been replaced by the UK Licence for the Community – The licence works in the same way and were posted before Christmas, so licences should have been received before 31^st December!

UK hauliers are no longer able to undertake combined transport operations in the EU. As of now, only two cabotage trips may be undertaken by EU hauliers in the UK and combined transport rules no longer apply.

UK issued European health insurance cards (EHIC) are still being accepted in EU countries, but there will be different rules for people travelling to Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland from January.

You can find lots more information on the government website here.

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There’s not long to go now until the transition period after the UK left the EU in January 2020 comes to an end, and it’s important for LGV and HGV drivers working in the EU to be ready for some potential changes to their normal routine. Here’s what you need to be aware of.

From January 1^st, you may require an ECMT permit to travel through EU countries. You can read more about these permits in our previous blog.

The following types of trailers must be registered before travelling through EU countries:

• Commercial trailers weighing over 750kg
• Non-commercial trailers weighing over 3,500kg

A certificate for abnormal loads should be kept in your vehicle to present at border crossings. Some countries have different regulations when it comes to abnormal loads, so you may need to check!

GB stickers will need to be displayed on the back of your vehicle and the trailer, but not when driving through Ireland.

You won’t require a visa for travelling in the EU; you can stay for up to 90 days in any 180 day period.

For more information, visit the government website here.

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