News / New government urged to review Brexit strategy as UK border issues continue

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IT issues at the UK border may have receded, but shippers are continuing to be plagued by a range of problems, with calls for greater levels of communication from government agencies.

Following the introduction of new phytosanitary regulations at the start of May, importers were left hobbled by delays exceeding 24 hours at UK ports of entry after a technical glitch resulted in a backlog of trucks waiting to exit.

Chief executive of the UK’s Fresh ...