Brexit could cut volume of goods shipped to Ireland by retailers, hauliers warn

Contingency plans are being developed to ‘stack’ lorries Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA

Large retailers could cut back on shipping to Ireland if checks created by Brexit cause delays, hauliers have warned.

Martin Reid, the Road Haulage Association’s (RHA) director for Scotland and Northern Ireland, said it is “crazy” that industries are still in the dark about the nature of customs checks.