“Brexit” – border traffic becomes common in UK after commentary

Commercial traffic flow On the border between Britain and France This February is back to the same levels as 2020, which allay fears that there will be longer lines of vehicles after B.he ruled Or departure from this country European Union (EU), Reported BBC.

According to government data seen by the public chain, truck traffic Southern County of Kent, That gives access through France Eurotúnel And this Port of call, sAnd this month is 98% of the February 2020 level, While traffic from France is 99%.

Although normality has been practically restored Movement of goods vehicles, Compared to the registered decline in January, statistics show that around A. 50% of trucks entering the UK return to the European UnionReflecting the export difficulties experienced by some British territories.

According to BBC, Means that, so far this month, There are 1,000 and less than 2,000 trucks a day when UK loads, Which is explained by both new bureaucratic demands and epidemic effects.

Sectors most affected Due to the decline in exports, according to this analysis, perishable goods, such as Agriculture and fisheries.

According to the public chain, between 80 and 90% of carriers arriving Border in kent comply with New customs requirements since 1 JanuaryAfter the end of the transition period Brexi.

All around 2.5% were unable to cross the border in February due to not presenting the correct documents, Compared to 8% which was registered in the first days of the new customs regime.