The Welsh Government has published guidance outlining what you need to know about the introduction of border controls posts (BCPs) at Welsh ports.
The guidance also provides an overview of the post EU-exit requirements for border checks on goods moving between the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK).
BCPs already exist at UK airports and ports which have been importing from countries outside the EU. This is sometimes referred to as Rest of World trade. The infrastructure to provide these checks must now be developed at ports and airports, which are entry points for goods from just the EU.
The checks performed at BCPs on these goods include documentary, identity and physical checks. They are primarily aimed at safeguarding the UK’s biosecurity.
They will also ensure public health and animal welfare by controlling diseases and invasive species.
Wales will develop the infrastructure to carry out these checks at the ports of:
- Holyhead on Anglesey in the north
- Pembroke Dock and Fishguard in the South West
These ports handle movement of goods between the UK and EU.
For further information visit Post EU-exit border controls and infrastructure | GOV.WALES