Post-Brexit, UK plc should look to South-east Asia, but don't ignore the EU

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South-east Asia presents the UK with its strongest trading opportunities, says a top freight executive, but he adds that the EU “cannot be ignored” if post-Brexit supply chains are to thrive.

Atul Bhakta, CEO of One World Express, told The Loadstar businesses need to be bracing for a “far rockier” moment than has perhaps even been experienced so far.

“New rules will come in July from the EU… trading with the 27 members will get quite rocky this year,” he warned.

“We will see the bulk ...