Preparing your business for 2021
Brexit update
The Brexit Transition period has now ended and the United Kingdom and European Union have negotiated a Trade and Co‑operation Agreement which came into effect on January 1st, 2021. We are currently evaluating the details of the Agreement but there are additional requirements you should be aware of when shipping between the UK and EU.
This page contains more details on how your shipping processes have changed, and how to continue to trade across borders effectively in 2021 and beyond.
2021 toolkit
Our 2021 toolkit is being regularly updated and contains all you need to know to ship successfully following the implementation of the UK and EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement.
For the latest VAT changes download our overview guide.
Shipping FAQs
We answer your questions on clearance and paperwork requirements, customs, duties and VAT, costs and shipping to Northern Ireland.
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Brexit: your 2021 checklist
Are you ready for 2021? Here’s what your business needs to do to prepare.
Trading with Northern Ireland
Understand more about shipping to and from Northern Ireland after the transition.
Securing your supply chain
The essential steps to making sure your supply chain operates smoothly post-transition.
Cross-border shipping in 2021
Watch our webinar to find out how to ship successfully after the end of the transition period.
Additional resources
Shipping across borders
Learn about the processes, rules and regulations you need to be aware of before shipping goods across borders.
Find out more about the trade deals the UK is negotiating around the world
Read our customs documentation advice for importers
See how to complete a commercial invoice
Follow the CBI’s preparation hub
See how you can transmit your customs documentation electronically
Visit the official UK Government and European Commission sites for the latest information
FedEx transportation rates post Brexit
FedEx is making incremental investments to adjust our systems, processes, resourcing, and customer facing solutions to ensure we are ready for the change on Jan 1, 2021.
To reflect these investments and the incremental cost of clearing shipments, beginning Jan 4, 2021 we will be increasing transportation rates for shipments from UK to EU, and EU to UK. Our customers will be informed about their new 2021 shipping rates as part of our general rate increase communications, from Nov 17, 2020.
All other applicable fees and charges related to moving shipments across borders will continue to apply and will be based on the customer’s instructions to FedEx related to the clearance of the shipment.
A full list of FedEx fees and charges can be found here, including the 2021 FedEx standard import and export list rates.
Get in touch
We’re keen to hear from businesses of any size and sector, especially if you have any concerns or questions you’d like us to answer.