Post-Brexit regulations out of synch with Scottish groupage operations

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Post-Brexit regulations require urgent attention to address their inoperability with the groupage haulage model, says the Road Haulage Association (RHA).  

Director for Scotland and Northern Ireland Martin Reid told the Scottish Parliament’s Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee the systems were set around full-truckload haulage and do not match reality for many businesses in Scotland.  

“The model of one product being picked from one site and moved by one vehicle to another site isn’t applicable,” said Mr Reid.  

“Scotland is reliant on groupage; seafood has especially highlighted this, but it’s not alone because, as a ...