FTA launches logistics industry's Brexit manifesto

Businesses should move upmarket to beat Brexit backlash says Fastlane International

By LoadstarEditorial

09/02/2017

With only weeks remaining before Theresa May triggers Article 50 and begins the process of the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Freight Transport Association has today (9 February) issued its Brexit manifesto on behalf of the UK’s logistics industry. With so much emphasis placed by the Prime Minister on successful and seamless international trade deals in the future, the manifesto outlines the ten key asks which the FTA believes are key to ensuring the success of Mrs May’s “frictionless” trade agreements and continued prosperity for UK businesses.

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