CPA Bulletin

12 CPA Bulletin > February/March 2021 www.cpa.uk.net CPA Webinar Programme 2021 Hiring into the EU in 2021 ASSOCIATIONNEWS: 5 In order to address some of the key issues for the construction plant sector during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CPA has introduced a programme of webinars during 2021. The webinars are designed to spread knowledge and information about key issues affecting CPA members and the construction plant sector overall. They also help us understand what problems and challenges members are facing, and how we at CPA may be able to develop collective solutions in place to support companies in the most cost-effective way. The online events are delivered via Zoom and last approximately one hour each. In January, two CPA webinars were delivered focused on hiring into the EU and reducing emissions. International trade expert Holly Tonge of Brightfinch Ltd delivered the ‘Hiring into the EU’ online briefing. This followed the briefing held for CPA members in November 2020 which concentrated on the likely process for companies looking to serve clients in the EU. Following the confirmation of a trade deal with the EU on Christmas Eve, the new arrangements following the end of the transition process came into effect on 1st January 2021. Holly set out the main areas and issues companies need to be aware of, including: • Under the current arrangements, the issue is not goods leaving the UK, it is getting them into the EU • Making sure levels of communication between the haulier and the customs agent/broker establish who is responsible for which part of the paperwork that is now needed • Goods from Northern Ireland into the EU can travel freely - companies need to show that the goods have passed through a non-EU country (i.e. if the goods go through the mainland UK). The systems will, in time, get easier to deal with as the arrangements settle and the processes develop, however there has been mounting concern at the likelihood of delays and the need to plan ahead in advance when dealing with the EU and goods going into Northern Ireland. For further information on the latest developments around the EU transition process and the current processes, please go to https://cpa.uk.net/ukeutransition/ www.cpa.uk.net Inland Border Sites www.cpa.uk.net January 2021 Customs Customs declarations required in both UK & EU Safety & Security ENS declarations must be made for all goods headed to the EU Border Processes Extra systems in place to check goods are ready to cross border, required for ferry bookings www.cpa.uk.net Arriving at an Irish Border https://www.ros.ie/customs-roro-control-web/ros/pbn/create Holly Tonge, Brightfinch Ltd