With only nine days to go until D-day, there is growing uncertainty about how different the United Kingdom could look at the start of November – none more so than the logistics industry.
However, a trio of ports in the UK could have the capacity to alleviate the impact on the British imports and exports market, according to a statement by Mark Whitworth, CEO of Peel Ports Group.
“The solution we are putting forward is a simple one, which will help maintain smooth trade and also offer increased value to cargo owners.”
The ports of Liverpool, Heysham and Sheerness have been earmarked by Whitworth as a means of softening the blow of Brexit by increasing capacity for heavy goods vehicle trailers and storage to handle more than one million roll-on, roll-off (ro-ro) units per year.
"We know that these practical solutions will help our customers to mitigate the risk which Brexit could bring.
“We believe cargo owners and their logistics providers can ensure their supply chain is protected, regardless of the regulatory framework around Brexit, by embracing ro-ro options and alternative ports across the UK,” said Whitworth.
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, submitted yet another Withdrawal Agreement Bill to parliament yesterday with the UK’s divorce from the EU approaching swiftly. – Bjorn Vorster
