UK to establish up to 10 free ports
Posted On: Aug. 5, 2019 7:51 AM CSTThe U.K. plans to establish up to ten "free ports" to drive growth after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union on Oct. 31, World Maritime News reports. The free ports are envisioned as hubs for business and enterprise for both manufacturing and services trade. They could be free of some checks and paperwork and include customs and tax benefits.