The suspension of P&O ferry services at the terminal as well as the Easter traffic, IT problems and bad weather, have led to long queues for carriers. Carriers of perishable goods now want to have priority in the busy port of Kent. According to the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), some members had to wait more than 24 hours to cross into mainland Europe, which has led to the removal of meat and other perishable products. A BMPA spokesman said the suspension of the ferries, after P&O fired nearly 800 seafarers without warning, was combined with other issues to create a “perfect storm” of export problems. Image: Truck queue at Brock M20 near Ashford, Kent as freight delays continue in Dover Harbor They said: “The priority for the authorities should be to help trucks with perishable goods pass as quickly as possible. “Lifespan of money and waste is lost and businesses will be lost if it continues. “We need the authorities to review the situation as soon as possible and take some appropriate action.” A meat carrier, Eardley International, added that the trucks were facing delays of “20 to 25 hours to cross the Channel”. Image: Heavy traffic was observed on the A20, near Ashford in Kent, as drivers try to avoid the Brock operation on the M20 earlier this week The director of the company Graham Eardley explained that the company, which is based in Lockerbie, Scotland, transports fresh meat from the United Kingdom to Europe. He said the delays cost the company up to 800 800 per truck. Contact the Ministry of Transport for comments.
