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All packed up but nowhere to go: can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver?

21 Sep 2021

The current shortage of HGV drivers is well documented. If a lack of haulage capacity causes you to be late in delivering orders, or failing to perform your contractual obligations completely, is it possible to rely on force majeure to avoid liability?

Cargo ships in a harbour waiting to unload their containers.

Freeports success will be linked to regional and global USPs

29 Jul 2021

Tom White, innovation architect at Connected Places Catapult, provides his insights on the potential of Freeports. White notes that regions must develop their own regional and global USPs to drive investment, but a challenge is coordinating what each region is going for.

Brittany Ferries CEO on Freeports: clarity and collaboration required

24 Jul 2021

John Napton, CEO of Brittany Ferries, believes in Freeport's potential, but is conscious of the collaborative work that will have to be done to ensure its success. "In order for Freeports to work, those operating in logistics and across the supply chain need to collaborate", says Napton.

Identifying trade structure and contractual arrangements essential

23 Jul 2021

Malcolm Dowden, Legal Director, offers his insights on Freeports and the economic recovery plan.

Bigger than just ports: Gary Chapman on Freeports

22 Jul 2021

Gary Chapman, Co-head of North regions and Director of industrials and infrastructure at Lloyds Bank, notes that the opportunities created by Freeports extend beyond just the ports themselves. Freeports will lead to investment and opportunities within the free zones, but will also lead to challenges regarding security, limited timescale and collaboration.

CEO of British Ports Association on Freeports: expand Freeports status

19 Jul 2021

Richard Ballantyne, Chief Executive of the British Ports Association, is optimistic about the opportunities that Freeports will bring, but would like to see these improved regulatory environments rolled out to other ports to avoid economic displacement.

Richard Cockburn: concern in Scotland that England’s Freeports plans could leave nation behind

16 Jul 2021

Our firm Womble Bond Dickinson has this week launched a Freeports business sentiment 2021 report, representing the views of over 500 businesses across the UK, from a range of sectors and business turnover size.

Freeports not the only tool in the box, says Rob Jenkins

15 Jul 2021

Rob Jenkins, CEO of Barbourne Brook, gives his views on Freeports. Jenkins notes that with the recent changes to customs legislation, businesses need to understand all of their options.

Freeports: lessons from the US

14 Jul 2021

Freeports or Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) as they are referred to in the US are more established and the UK could take insight from the successes and challenges. The key is simplicity, businesses need to understand the benefits to their business.

Businesses unsure how freeports will work but believe they will boost trade and attract investment

14 Jul 2021

Almost two-thirds of businesses are unclear about how England’s eight freeports will work, according to a survey of 500 businesses.

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All packed up but nowhere to go: can you rely on force majeure in the absence of a HGV Driver?

Freeports success will be linked to regional and global USPs

Brittany Ferries CEO on Freeports: clarity and collaboration required

Identifying trade structure and contractual arrangements essential

Bigger than just ports: Gary Chapman on Freeports

CEO of British Ports Association on Freeports: expand Freeports status

Richard Cockburn: concern in Scotland that England’s Freeports plans could leave nation behind

Freeports not the only tool in the box, says Rob Jenkins

Freeports: lessons from the US

Businesses unsure how freeports will work but believe they will boost trade and attract investment

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Related insights: Exporting and International Trade

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