Find alternative Brexit ports UK business and freight operators told

The UK government has issued a veiled warning that it expects disruption at the busy English Channel ports in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit transition period ending on 31 December. Politicians in London have advised pharmaceutical companies to build up a six week stockpile of essential medical supplies, to safeguard against problems importing after arrangements with the EU come to an end. Rail freight operators are already preparing for consignments to be transhipped at alternative ports elsewhere around the UK.