UK ports call for Brexit clarity

The UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) has urged for greater clarity on the practicalities of timings and arrangements for the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU).

UKMPG, a body of port operators and authorities in the UK, said the issue of Britain remaining within the EU’s Customs Union, a topic which was recently discussed in parliament, ‘must be secondary’ to the realities of how ports will operate following Brexit.

Tim Morris, chief executive of UKMPG, said: “Ports operators have proved time and again that they can adapt successfully to major change – but to do so they need clarity on what changes are needed, pragmatism around the period of change and safeguards on any negative impacts on investment and competitiveness.”