Port of Cork doubles customs facilities ahead of potential no-deal Brexit

The Port of Cork has doubled the size of its customs facilities in preparation that the UK will depart the European Union (EU) with a no-deal Brexit on October 31, 2019.

Following examination of historical data and several simulation studies, the Irish port concluded that if the UK leaves the EU single market and customs union without an agreement it is likely that more intensive checks and declarations will be required.

Such an outcome is likely to substantially increase processing times at the border, it noted in a statement.