NEARLY each trucker in Britain is unprepared for Brexit and has no thought methods to negotiate new border guidelines, a ballot says.
The survey of hauliers reveals 96 per cent “aren’t prepared” for January 1 — with one in 4 believing they’ve already misplaced enterprise.
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The survey of hauliers reveals 96 per cent ‘aren’t prepared’ for January 1Credit score: PA:Press Affiliation
It comes as lorry tailbacks construct up close to UK ports. The M20 has seen queues several miles long ready to get to Dover in Kent as companies herald items at Christmas and stockpile for Brexit.
Import and export specialists reckon 50,000 extra customs clearance workers will probably be wanted at factors of entry to assist meet future demand.
In keeping with the UK Hauliers Brexit Transition Deadline research, three in 4 companies consider the largest change Brexit will convey will probably be elevated ready occasions at borders. Two thirds reckon they should spend extra time on admin.
The Hauliers Change ballot additionally reveals that 84 per cent of companies are calling on the Authorities for extra readability on what modifications they’ll anticipate at borders.
Provide chain skilled Sam Tyagi mentioned: “It’s abundantly apparent that . . . there aren’t sufficient workers employed at UK borders to deal with the rise in workload caused by Brexit.
“UK borders are short-handed to the tune of about 50,000 workers. There may also be an anticipated fivefold improve in customs entries resulting in as many as 200million additional a yr.”
Mr Tyagi, boss of KlearNow, a customs clearance and administration platform, added: “Our concern is that this can shortly result in a two-tier system.
Freight lorries queue on the slip street leaving the M20 motorway and becoming a member of the path to the Channel Tunnel Freight terminal in FolkestoneCredit score: AFP or licensors
“It will see precedence given to bigger importers who spend extra on touchdown their items on the expense of smaller companies and their clients.”
Port of Dover boss Doug Bannister mentioned there was “vital uncertainty” over how ready corporations have been for a No Deal Brexit.
He mentioned: “We’re a fortnight away from this momentous transition and so every thing goes to return proper all the way down to the wire.”
Lorries queue to enter The Port of Dover in Kent because the clock ticks down on the prospect for the UK to strike a deal earlier than the tip of the Brexit transition intervalCredit score: PA:Press Affiliation
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