Trade & Logistics Community
Trade deals, border controls, customs, the Windsor Framework and supply chain disruption
Giving you all the insight and information you need to work with your suppliers to reduce friction and improve the efficiency of your supply chains.
In the Trade and Logistics Community, we help shape Government policy on trade deals and border controls to deliver pragmatic solutions for your supply chains. We give you the best insight on how new trade deals will provide opportunities for your business and access to key decision makers to address challenges such as complying with the Windsor Framework for GB to Northern Ireland movements and disruptions in supply chains. From tariffs to customs compliance, we can also help you with the technical requirements to keep goods flowing.
For examples of recent policy wins on behalf of members from this and other communities, check out our Member Value Statement 2026.
Objectives
Anticipating and assessing disruption to global supply chains
Providing latest updates on customs and border checks
Sharing latest detail of UK border controls with the EU
Engaging with Government plans to review EU trade deal
Members
The following key roles and the teams that report into them:
Corporate & Public Affairs Directors
Executives in Excise, Customs, Trade, Regulatory Compliance
Senior executives/managers with responsibility for Brexit and trade planning/work which may cover HR, procurement, risk, tax, customs, VAT, and other areas
Associate Members
Latest Content
ArticleExpect an Increased Focus on Food Resilience
04 Sep 2026- Member Access
ArticleBrazilian Imports Restrictions - EU & UK Update
12 Aug 2026 
ConsultationEU New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) - Member Feedback Request
06 Aug 2026- Article
Government Confirms Low Value Imports Changes
13 Jul 2026 - Member Access
BriefingNew China supply chain regulations: What you need to know
02 Jul 2026 
ArticleNext Steps on Low Value Imports
23 Jun 2026- Article
Update on SPS guidance
05 Jun 2026 - Article
Suspension of Food Tariffs
03 Jun 2026 
ArticleDestruction of Unsold Clothing - Guidance for Northern Ireland
22 May 2026- Member AccessArticle
SPS Comms Plan
20 May 2026
Upcoming Events
EventLeadership ProgrammeBRC Leadership Essentials [October Cohort]
Tue 16 Mar '27 - Tue 27 Apr '27Thrive LMS & Teams
EventLeadership ProgrammeBRC Retail Masters 2027
Mon 15 - Thu 18 MarThe Form Rooms, Covent Garden- EventLeadership Programme
BRC Leadership Essentials [January Cohort]
Tue 19 Jan '27 - Tue 2 Mar '27Thrive LMS & Teams - EventLeadership Programme
BRC Leadership Essentials [October Cohort]
Tue 13 Oct - Tue 24 NovThrive LMS & Teams
What our members say
The BRC continues to do an excellent job of supporting the retail sector and its individual members on a wide variety of issues.
A positive and considered voice for our industry, useful learning/ business-focused communities that help our team in their roles, and data insights that help us benchmark our performance.
“The BRC’s horizon scanning and regular updates give us great visibility of potential challenges in the supply chain and help to facilitate our planning to stay one step ahead.”
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