Comment: The Brexit message to logistics providers is 'be prepared'

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Faced with uncertainty as Brexit approaches, retailers and suppliers are reportedly stockpiling essential supplies to prevent potential shortages.

The possibility of goods being delayed or even halted at the UK-EU border has also led to estimates of significant financial losses for importing and exporting businesses alike.

While such claims may seem sensationalist, many now see stockpiling as a reasonable insurance policy against disruption in the supply chain.

With a variety of potential Brexit outcomes, many consumer-facing businesses feel they have been left with ...