There have been controls at the borders since the end of the Brexit transition phase.
The majority of British industrial companies are feeling delays in trade with the EU due to Brexit and the pandemic. This was stated by 74 percent of the companies who were asked in a recent survey by the industry association Make UK, about which the “Guardian” reported on Thursday. More than half also stated that they would have higher costs as a result. A good third complained about lost sales.
Since the end of the Brexit transition phase at the turn of the year, extensive controls have been necessary at the borders, causing delays. The pandemic also contributes to this, for example because negative corona test results are often necessary when crossing borders.
A government spokesman told the Guardian, however, that freight volumes between Great Britain and the EU were “back to normal” and that there were no general disruptions at British ports. Industry representatives, on the other hand, assume that the situation will worsen further, as additional controls will be necessary in the coming months when further transition phases expire.
