FORTH Ports Group reported a 20% increase in unaccompanied freight volumes between Tilbury and Zeebrugge in December using the newest port in the country, Tilbury2. The new terminal uses the latest booking and border technology and streamlined customs procedures through AEO trusted trader status. “Having just completed the construction of a new £250 million Brexit-ready and COVID-19 compliant freight ferry terminal – Tilbury2 – at London’s major port, the opportunities for unaccompanied freight are boundless. “In the absence of a cross-subsidy from passengers to freight units, greater exposure of the true end-to-end cost of moving goods is emerging. Despite strong pandemic headwinds, Forth Ports’ trade routes have grown substantially.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 02, 2021 20:37 UTC