MV> That particular bussines model may not be viable any more in 2021. In MV> case of a no deal there will be import tarifs when crossing UK/EU MV> borders. Even with a last minute deal there will be hurdles that may MV> evaporate the profits. Some product may be banned completely.
OK. Talking about Fashion there. Tarifs - you mean customs. But most of goods are produced in China, or better now Ethiopia or Bangladesh. So customs applies anyway (entering EU). What I am saying, there is just few new parts of processes where you have to think - if you need to sell in EU or UK. Nothing else, in that area.
MV> All very well, but "instant communication" won't get the trucks MV> "instantly" through customs. And there will be customs checks.
There are certian levels. In 3PL world, e.g. actual setup of high level 3PL is like: customs get data and if no reaction in 20 minutes, no need to wait (complete delay 20 minutes per truck, which you can use for paperwork anyway). Using daily... Time to time custom check (1 truck from 1000?).
Whole brexit training in my branch was about 20 minutes...
Speaking about logistics and "normal" goods - there are no surprises...
Karel
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