The UK is facing the collapse of the supply chain in the next two to three weeks, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett (pictured) warned this week. Speaking to the BBC, Burnett said that despite meeting with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last week to warn him of the perilous situation, the government is continuing
  • medium_adult_son [he/him]
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    3 years ago

    Isn't there enough rail (or canals, lol) in the UK to handle most of the supply chain?

    I know trucks (lorries) need to do the last-mile delivery, but modern supply chains don't use trains for anything except freight, so those trucks are driving across the country/continent, rather than across town (from the nearest rail depot).

    Idk, I tried to read the article but it wanted me to create an account.