The EU has demanded Boris Johnson drop plans to turn the City into a ‘Singapore on Thames’ global economic powerhouse before it will consider helping unclog the huge backlog of goods at UK ports. The EU is said to be open to discussing how to reduce friction, with shopper complaining of shortages at UK supermarkets … Read more
Ministers have put troops on standby to help clear the backlog of goods at British ports amid warnings border disruption could get even worse. Shoppers have complained of shortages at UK supermarkets of staples like broccoli, tomatoes and cheese as post-Brexit red tape has hit supply coming into the country. Shortages have also been reported … Read more
Government warns of worsening chaos at Britain’s ports as lorry traffic returns to normal levels – but Brussels says it won’t help ease backlogs unless Boris abandons his deregulation ambitions Projections from Cabinet Office anticipate Channel traffic’s imminent rise Truckers without requisite customs paperwork or negative test face turn-backs It comes as Brussels says it … Read more
Ikea has apologised to irate customers after they complained of stock shortages and delayed orders, with the retailer blaming congestion at UK ports. The Swedish company, which has seen sales soar over lockdown, was hit by a wave of complaints from shoppers angry at missing, delayed and damaged orders. Customers accused the retailer of poor … Read more
Toy retailers are running out of some of this year’s most popular Christmas gifts as chaos at Britain’s ports adds to a supply shortage. Products close to selling out include Lego sets, Barbie dolls and ‘Baby Yoda’ soft toys – one of 2020’s most sought-after presents. Parents are rushing to find alternatives and are being … Read more
Honda halts production at its Swindon plant due to shortage of car parts after chaos at ports made worse by Covid – with hauliers blaming new booking system and lack of shipping containers Honda Civic factory in Swindon has temporarily paused production from today Disruption at the Port of Felixstowe has caused delays for car-giants … Read more
Santa Pause! Toy shops struggle to fulfil Christmas orders because UK ports are blocked by mountains of PPE Backlog of scooters, Barbie dolls and toy castles built up at Felixstowe in Suffolk Thousands of containers of PPE were slow to move from the docks, reports say The congestion that followed encouraged ships to divert to European … Read more
UK ports owner splashes out on a £350m upgrade ahead of Brexit and the return of cruises Associated British Ports (ABP) has spent £250m on improving infrastructure Another £50m has been spent on overhauling the firm’s container terminals And ABP is splashing out £50m on a cruise ship terminal in Southampton By City & Finance … Read more
Business chiefs have warned of the risk of widespread disruption at Channel ports after Brexit because new IT systems set up to handle the transit of more than 17,000 goods a day will not work. Preparations for checks on goods entering and leaving the UK from Kent are likely to cause widespread chaos with the … Read more
Business chiefs have warned of the risk of widespread disruption at Channel ports after Brexit because new IT systems set up to handle the transit of more than 17,000 goods a day will not work. Preparations for checks on goods entering and leaving the UK from Kent are likely to cause widespread chaos with the … Read more