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Preparing for Brexit: Dutch Contingency Measures and Port Logistics

Despite the uncertainty surrounding Brexit, the Netherlands is actively preparing for all scenarios, including a no-deal. This briefing highlights the potential disruptions in Dutch ports and offers information on customs procedures and a digital solution to minimize delays. The Netherlands encourages collaboration among Member States and provides useful resources for businesses to get ready for Brexit.

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Preparing for Brexit: Dutch Contingency Measures and Port Logistics

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  1. General Affairs Council BriefingContingency and Preparedness Djoeke Adimi, DeputyHead of Unit Coordination Unit forContingencyandPreparedness (CECP)11th of September 2019

  2. The Netherlands is preparing for Brexit • Despite current developments in UK, no deal scenario still a real possibility • Continue to “work for the best, prepare for the worst” • Prepared for all scenario’s, including a no deal • We still have the intention to successfully conclude the negotiations between the EU and the UK (art. 50). • Minimise allforeseablenegativeconsequences of the Brexit, in particular in a no deal scenario • Howeverdisturbanceswillbeunavoidable, andproblemswillstilloccur • Contingency measurestopreventunforeseenandunacceptableconsequences of a no deal Brexit • The Dutch government is preparing actively, but stakeholders have theirownresponsibilities!

  3. “Gateway to Europe” - no-deal Brexitin Dutch portsLogisticsand flow of trade

  4. After a no deal Brexit: • The -usual- third country customs procedures for external EU border will be applicable (re-instated) from day 1. • Every movement of goods between the UK and EU has to be accompanied by a customs declaration for import, export or transit. • Efficient border crossing requires correct, complete and timely fulfillment of customs formalities. • The logistics chain is responsible for making sure that the preferred trade route is available, and the required veterinary and phytosanitary certifications/checks are prepared. • Preparing these certifications/checks takes time, and involves contact with the relevant authorities on both sides of the Channel. • Fulfillment of these obligations is a joined responsibility of all parties involved in the supply chain. • All traders and shippers/hauliers should be well prepared in order to meet post-Brexit requirements of the UK government.

  5. The Dutch –digital- solution for port border checkpoint delays • A chain-wide solution has been developed by the logistics industry in the Netherlands, in close collaboration with the respective government agencies, in order to enable the continued smooth transport of cargo via the Dutch sea ports. • This digital solution allows for smart supervision by the Customs authority and other relevant authorities, with minimal infringement or disruption to the shipping process. • All businesses, local or international, trading via Dutch ports are required to use this system, and therefore should be subscribed in the new system in advance.

  6. How can we help each other? • Exchange between Member States • Sharing experiences, best-practices and tools • Technical seminars in CWP50 • How do other Member States reach their stakeholders, such as SME’s. • Working together to reach cross-border target groups, such as traders, shippers, and hauliers • The Netherlands, in cooperation with Belgium, France and the Commission, is working on joint outreach to stakeholders in the EU27

  7. Otheruseful information • GetreadyforBrexit: https://www.getreadyforbrexit.eu (NL/EN/DEU)With useful infographics on the steps to take: https://www.getreadyforbrexit.eu/en/downloads/#infographics (NL/EN/DEU) • Customs (EN): https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/bldcontenten/belastingdienst/customs/brexit/brexit-and-customs/what-does-brexit-mean-for-my-customs-matters/what-does-brexit-mean-for-my-customs-matters • Customs (NL): www.douane.nl/brexit • General information campaign for businesses (NL): www.brexitloket.nl • Food and Safety Authority (NL): www.nvwa.nl/onderwerpen/brexit • CITES (NL): https://www.rvo.nl/onderwerpen/agrarisch-ondernemen/beschermde-planten-dieren-en-natuur/handel-beschermde-planten-en-dieren

  8. Questions?

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