Contribution to UK Parliament’s Consultation on Brexit and Freight. Written evidence submitted by Dr Steve New (FAB0021).

Small increases to checks at borders can result in very large and unpredictable delays to freight.Large and unpredictable delays have serious practical consequences for industrial practice. The second-order effects of these consequences – ‘cascade effects’ – may lead to devastating consequences for particular geographies and industries. The Government therefore needs to address port-related delays and congestion immediately, facing up to the reality that this will require very substantial public investment.