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Brexit multiplies logistical worries

2021-01-11T17:04:46.788Z


Shortages of fresh produce, slowed freight, overwhelmed exporters, the United Kingdom faced with the reality of “third countries”.


Broccoli, cauliflower, salads, oranges, raspberries or blueberries are starting to run out of shelves in some British supermarkets.

Conversely, the Marks & Spencer stores in Paris continue to experience shortages of sandwiches and salads “made in Britain”.

Twelve days after the British exit from the single European market, the first concrete effects of Brexit on the economy are starting to materialize.

"In the coming weeks, we expect significant additional disruptions, particularly on the Dover-Calais axis,"

warned Michael Gove, herald of the Brexit campaign and number two in the government of Boris Johnson at the end of last week. .

The first days of January were marked by fluid traffic, four to five times lower than normal, due to a gradual recovery after the truce for confectioners.

Companies had also built up large precautionary stocks before the new standards came into effect.

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Source: lefigaro

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