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'I'm being quoted £10,000 for a £1,600 container'
A shortage of shipping containers, rising costs, and congestion at ports are holding back imports from China.
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'I'm being quoted £10,000 for a £1,600 container'
A shortage of shipping containers, rising costs, and congestion at ports are holding back imports from China.

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Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

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'I'm being quoted £10,000 for a £1,600 container'
A shortage of shipping containers, rising costs, and congestion at ports are holding back imports from China.

'Price rises likely' due to UK shipping problems
Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China
As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

How much gold is there left to mine in the world?
Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.

Brexit: Lorries will need a permit to enter Kent
The government plans to create an internal border to prevent gridlock on the county's motorways.

'You have to protect the grapes from getting sunburn'
Winemakers around the world say that climate change's impact is increasing.

Chicken, cheese, cod: The tricky trade talk menu
The UK this week pursues simultaneous talks with Japan, the US and EU to secure its post-Brexit future.

'Price rises likely' due to UK shipping problems
Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.

Rwanda's clothing spat with the US helps China
As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.

How much gold is there left to mine in the world?
Some experts believe we may have hit "peak gold" production in our pursuit of the precious metal.
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