So it's going to be a clear separation from the EU

Today’s clear message from 10 Downing Street is that we are out of the single market, so now our shipping eyes turn with interest to the discussion on the customs union.  We hope the PM is right and able to negotiate a bespoke customs agreement that is free and ‘frictionless’, maintaining the current cross border trade agreement allowing goods to move without customs checks.  

With 50% of UK exports going into Europe, avoiding congestion and increased tariffs is a priority.