Results Brexit Market Research | 90 days of Brexit: Higher costs, lower margins, bureaucracy, and delays

NBCC – With 90 days since the end of the transition period having now passed, we conducted a survey of our members together with Feedback Consumer Research on the impact of Brexit. If you participated on the survey, thank you very much.

Below, you can find an infographic which gives the key findings of the market research. You can find the press release here and the key conclusions here. If you have been impacted and need support or assistance, please contact Lyne Biewinga, Executive Director for Membership.

News Hour (Nieuwsuur) made an item about the results:
How does the Brexit work in reality. Watch through this link

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Can I as a truck driver travel to the UK with an ID card after Brexit or do I need a passport?

Since 1 October 2021 you will need a valid passport for entrance to the UK. If you became a UK resident on or before 31 December 2020, you can continue to use your ID card to travel between the Netherlands and the UK until at least the end of 2025.  Read more here.

What does the Port Community System do?

The Port Community System (PCS) of Portbase is the digital connection to the smart ports of the Netherlands. The PCS has almost national coverage and is available for all port sectors: containers, general cargo, dry bulk and liquid bulk. Through the more than 40 services in the PCS, all links in the logistics chain can easily and efficiently exchange information.

I have registered with Portbase, but I have not yet received any login details

Please contact the Sales Department of Portbase at sales@portbase.com to check the status of your connection. Until you have received your login details, you can ask another party in your chain to pre-notify the customs documents for you via Portbase.

How long does it take before I receive the Portbase login details after registration?

This depends on the service, but normally 24 hours. Portbase performs a due diligence check. During peaks in registrations, this may take longer.

Why am I not granted access to the terminal and how can I fix this?

1) Booking is not known at the ferry or shortsea terminal:

  • Check or have checked whether the booking number is correct.
    • Booking number not correct? Use Portbase to have the pre-notification of the customs documents at the terminal corrected.
    • Booking number correct? Contact Portbase via servicedesk@portbase.com.

2) No customs declaration has been submitted to Customs:

  • Have a customs declaration filed with Customs.
  • Next, have the customs documents electronically pre-notified at the terminal via Portbase.

3) The customs documents have not been (correctly) pre-notified at the terminal via Portbase:

  • Have the customs documents pre-notified electronically at the terminal via Portbase.

4) You do not have a valid proof of identity:

  • Contact the consulate or embassy of your own country.

How does Brexit impact the transport of plants or plant-based products?

Because of Brexit, many things are changing regarding the transport of plants and plant-based products. Visit the website of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority to learn what to expect when importing or exporting plants and plant-based products.

How does Brexit impact the transport of animals and animal products?

Because of Brexit, many things are changing regarding the transport of animals and animal products. Visit the website of the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority to learn what to expect when importing or exporting animals and animal products.

How do I prevent ending up in front of a closed barrier at the terminal?

Prior to your departure, use Portbase to verify the status of your customs documents at the terminal via the service Import Status or the Track & Trace Export screen of the service Notification Export Documentation. Register for these services at www.portbase.com/en/services/import-status and www.portbase.com/en/services/notification-export-documentation/.

Why do I need to pay connection costs for Portbase?

Connection costs are charged because a number of steps must be completed in order to make use of the ‘digital border’ of Portbase.
Portbase is a cost-effective organisation. The connection costs are € 249.50 per service.