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Containers pile up at UK’s ports due to Brexit and pandemic

Post-Brexit trade disruption and ongoing congestion are causing critical build-ups of containers at UK ports, according to the latest data from Container xChange. The UK’s leading container terminals struggled to cope with the pandemic driven surge of imports last year, and this has only worsened with Brexit, the company argues. Shipping lines now opt for the more northern ports, avoiding congestion at Channel Tunnel.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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GBRf/MSC/Felixstowe. Image: Port of Felixstowe

Containers pile up at UK’s ports due to Brexit and pandemic

Post-Brexit trade disruption and ongoing congestion are causing critical build-ups of containers at UK ports, according to the latest data from Container xChange. The UK’s leading container terminals struggled to cope with the pandemic driven surge of imports last year, and this has only worsened with Brexit, the company argues. Shipping lines now opt for the more northern ports, avoiding congestion at Channel Tunnel.

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Author: Majorie van Leijen

Majorie van Leijen is the editor-in-chief of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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