Honda Motor temporarily suspended production at its UK plant due to the shortage of parts supply.
Honda said in a statement that parts procurement processes are being closely monitored so that production can resume as soon as possible.
Honda Spokesperson did not comment on whether the disruption in parts supply was related to Brexit. Honda produces Civic model vehicles in Swindon, England. Last year, production was below 110 thousand. The facility will be shut down completely next year.
CONGESTION COMPANIES IN PORTS ARE DIFFICULT
Congestion in UK container ports has been increasing and causing problems in recent weeks.
Backlogs of business increased as companies increased orders after the initial pandemic lockdown, as some turned to stockpiling goods before the end of the Brexit transition period.
Problems at UK's container ports have been increasing for weeks. Businesses complain that shipments are delayed or concluded on the wrong side of the channel.
The congestion at Felixstowe pushed more container traffic to Southampton and London Gateway, and now the situation at both ports is reportedly deteriorating.
Honda is looking at air transport to alleviate supply problems. Probably other businesses may have to do the same.
The congestion at UK ports is so bad now that some shipping companies have limited the amount of cargo they can bring to the UK.
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