The UK government is contemplating the sale of the Sevington border control post in Kent, a facility created for customs checks post-Brexit. Recent trade agreements could make many of these sites redundant, as they eliminate routine health and veterinary certification requirements for various goods. Discussions with potential buyers, including Eurotunnel and the Port of Dover, are underway. The implications extend beyond Sevington, potentially affecting over 40 similar facilities built at significant expense and intended for the expected post-Brexit import check volume.
Sevington, designed for post-Brexit customs checks, may be sold by the UK government after a trade deal reduces the need for similar facilities.
Following the UK-EU trade agreement, many border control posts, including Sevington, built for customs checks may now be deemed redundant.
The Port of Dover's Chief Executive stated that discussions with the government are ongoing regarding the future and implementation of the border control facility.
Portsmouth's £25 million border control post, built for high volumes of checks, faces potential demolition as changed regulations reduce its necessity.
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