Logistics UK response to Port Infrastructure Fund

In response to the launch of the government’s Port Infrastructure Fund, Zoe McLernon, Policy Manager of Multimodal at Logistics UK, comments:
 
“Logistics UK is pleased to see the launch of the government’s Port Infrastructure Fund, a vital service that will provide ports with some of the financial assistance they need to ensure the construction of the necessary infrastructure and facilities required by the new border operating model at the end of the Brexit transition period. The deadline for applications is 12pm Friday 30 October 2020, but we are encouraging our members to apply for funding as soon as they can. In the meantime, Logistics UK is keen to see the UK government’s border operating model published as soon as possible to help the logistics industry best prepare for 1 January 2021. Port readiness will play an important role in ensuring the smooth flow of trade between the UK from the EU and there is little time left for ports to train staff on new systems and create the supporting infrastructure needed to keep trade moving smoothly.”