Dover: 25-hour delays block drivers from delivering fresh produce
The Independent says UK hauliers have said perishable goods are losing quality as congestion around Dover has led to delays of up to 25 hours.
A combination of Easter holiday demand, bad weather and the suspension of P&O Ferries routes have led to drivers being forced to sit in long queues.
Now, companies who take fresh produce from the UK to Europe want to prioritise the delivery of food that have a short shelf life.
Graham Eardley, company director of Eardley International who take fresh meat into Europe, told the BBC: “If we load lamb in the UK on a Monday, we’d expect to deliver that product to Germany on a Tuesday.
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