Freight volumes from Britain into Dublin Port are still 50pc down on this time last year, the Government has said. “That points to some difficulties, still, within the supply chain,” said Eddie Burke of the Department of Transport’s Brexit unit. As of yesterday morning, 11pc of goods were stopped for paperwork checks, while 3pc – mainly animal products and plants - faced physical inspections. Read MoreBut hauliers are still reporting delays at Dublin Port, which Revenue says are down to UK companies not filing the correct paperwork ahead of time. “There will be delays,” said Tom Talbot, head of customs operations at Dublin Port.

Source: Irish Independent February 09, 2021 02:37 UTC