US tariffs may threaten UK ports

Port of Felixstowe

Rising tariff threats are putting pressure on UK ports as they deal with both supply chain disruption and a potential fall in exports, say industry analysts

Many businesses are pulling forward inventory purchases, creating a challenging financial environment, says Sree Mangalampalli, vice president of Digital Transformation Solutions at FourKites.

The UK car industry is particularly vulnerable to rising tariffs which could impact key export ports such as Southampton, Felixstowe and Immingham.

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