Fears that post-Brexit regime may lead to trailer shortage and higher rates

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Post-Brexit regulations are generating fears of trailer shortages and surging freight rates that could resemble those seen across ocean container supply chains.

Sources have told The Loadstar EU-based truck drivers are refusing to come to the UK unless there’s a back load, or the importer covers the cost of the empty return leg.

They are citing additional time and heightened bureaucracy, with concerns that as volumes pick up, so too will delays and rates.

“No one can argue that volumes are down, the RHA [Road ...