Brexit is changing the way goods are imported into the UK, with many businesses switching traffic from Dover, which will face constraints in the event of a no-deal Brexit due to its reliance on roll-on roll-off cargo and a lack of space for “stacking” lorries. have more capacity here to handle what might materialise on day one of no-deal". A number of retailers, including Kingfisher, have in recent weeks reportedly said they will divert goods 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. The port has been hit by delays caused by customs checks as well as disruption to freight movements after lorries were held up because of queues outside customs.
Brexit is changing the way goods are imported into the UK, with many businesses switching traffic from Dover, which will face constraints in the event of a no-deal Brexit due to its reliance on roll-on roll-off cargo and a lack of space for “stacking” lorries. A number of retailers, including Kingfisher, have in recent weeks reportedly said they will divert goods 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. The port has been hit by delays caused by customs checks as well as disruption to freight movements after lorries were held up because of queues outside customs.