Extra post-Brexit costs and paperwork sees Northern Ireland exports routed from Britain

Since the end of the post-Brexit transition period it has routed shipments using the more costly route via the Republic of Ireland then direct to France.

Gary Stewart of Quay Cargo services in Belfast who believes that time and money are being wasted chasing unnecessary paperwork for businesses exporting from Northern Ireland to the EU. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Time and money is being wasted chasing unnecessary paperwork for businesses exporting from Northern Ireland to the EU, a leading cargo firm said.

Belfast Port and Northern Irish hauliers are losing out because of red tape associated with duties that do not need to be paid, Quay Cargo Services said.