- Post-Brexit: measuring the impact on UK ports half year later
- Brexit is quickly changing trading relationships [and] the pandemic has accelerated the 4th industrial revolution
- the UK has introduced new requirements when it comes to the pre-notification of cargo traveling from the EU to the UK
British ports have faced a series of challenges, from the Covid-19 pandemic to the impact of Brexit. After more than half a year, we analyze how ports are coping with Brexit and what the industry has done to ease the process says an article on Ship Technology.
Change in trading affairs
“Ports are today facing a new world and new challenges,” says Zeina Sawaya-Melville. “Brexit is quickly changing trading relationships [and] the pandemic has accelerated the 4th industrial revolution. “UK ports and maritime operators are at a business crossroads, [therefore] it is critical for operators across the maritime sector to consider if their strategy is still fit for purpose.”
Total freight tonnage
Freight statistics from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) for the first quarter of 2021 highlighted the impact that Brexit and the pandemic had on British ports. Compared to January-March 2020, the total freight tonnage decreased by 9%, while traffic fell by 13% – with inward units hit the hardest with a 17% fall.
The largest drop in January
“January saw a fall in goods imports and exports that was the largest month-on-month drop since records began, which was ultimately driven by the Brexit deadline at the very end of 2020.
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Source: Ship Technology
