pellinore Posted September 15 #1 Share Posted September 15 (edited) If only someone could have predicted trade and investment would be damaged by the UK erecting barriers against itself! No one could have seen that coming! Inward traffic decreased by 1% to 72.4 million tonnes, while outward traffic fell by 2% to 35.6 million tonnes. Despite these declines, unitised traffic remained stable at 5.4 million units. Liquid bulk and container tonnage saw notable reductions, while roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) freight increased by 4%, highlighting mixed trends in post-Brexit UK trade patterns. The report shows a more pronounced 5% decrease in total tonnage over the rolling year to June 2024, falling to 418.1 million tonnes. Liquid bulk tonnage dropped significantly by 5%, driven primarily by a sharp 79% decline in LNG traffic at Medway port. Meanwhile, dry bulk tonnage also decreased by 3%, with Port Talbot, a key hub for dry bulk materials, seeing a reduction of 36% as Tata Steel reduced operations. UK port freight declines in Q2 2024 amidst post-Brexit trade shift | Logistics Manager Edited September 15 by pellinore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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