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The European Commission's own customs union page confirmed agreement between Parliament and Council on 26 March 2026 for its most comprehensive customs reform since 1968, including a new data-driven customs architecture.
The Department for Transport updated its guidance on permits, documents and rules for international road haulage. It is the reference point for UK operators running palletised loads into and out of Europe.
DP World's own statement said London Gateway passed three million TEU in 2025, over 50% growth, with combined London Gateway and Southampton volumes exceeding five million TEU as further berths are built.
DP World says London Gateway handled more than three million TEU in 2025 and that its UK terminals together exceeded five million TEU. Volume and investment statements are attributed to the port operator.
DEFRA announced that planned checks on specified EU and Ireland animal and plant goods would not be introduced ahead of a UK-EU SPS agreement.
Maersk advised that Felixstowe’s energy adjustment levy on laden import containers would decrease from July 2025.
The British Ports Association welcomed plans for a common SPS area while calling for government to address redundant border-infrastructure costs.
Maersk advised customers of a new charge on laden import RoRo units at Felixstowe and Harwich from July 2025.
