Brexit is changing the way goods are imported into the UK , with many businesses moving traffic from Dover , which will face constraints in the event of a no - deal Brexit due to its reliance on roll - on roll - off , and a lack of space for “ stacking ” lorries . In a recent statement, the Port of Dover said: "The Port of Dover, as with our sister ports in France and our ferry partners, are prepared for the 31st of October. A number of retailers , including Kingfisher , have in recent years reportedly said they will switch traffic to different ports if the UK leaves Europe without a deal . Stats show that volumes have risen at most other ports at the expense of Dover since the referendum . Dover had just 2.5 m lorries passing through in 2018 , the lowest number since 2014 , according to Sky News .
Brexit is changing the way goods are imported into the UK , with many businesses moving traffic from Dover , which will face constraints in the event of a no - deal Brexit due to its reliance on roll - on roll - off , and a lack of space for “ stacking ” lorries . A number of retailers , including Kingfisher , have in recent years reportedly said they will switch traffic to different ports if the UK leaves Europe without a deal . Stats show that volumes have risen at most other ports at the expense of Dover since the referendum . Dover had just 2.5 m lorries passing through in 2018 , the lowest number since 2014 , according to Sky News .