Call for action as latest illegal immigrant crisis puts cross-Channel freight at risk

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The British International Freight Association (Bifa) has warned that the future of cross-Channel freight, the UK’s most important supply chain link, is under threat following the latest bout of running battles between French police and illegal immigrants attempting to board UK-bound trucks.

Bifa director general Robert Keen said: “Over the years, we have become accustomed to seeing chaotic pictures in the media, but the recent scenes are the worst we have ever witnessed.

“Our members’ cross-Channel trailer services are being directly targeted by ...