british-chambers-of-commerce

Transport concerns hold back exporters, says Chamber

Poor and expensive transport connections are one of the biggest barriers to exporting by UK firms, says a survey published by the  on 10 May. The survey of just over 8,000 businesses showed that while the proportion of active exporters had surged from 22% in 2011 to 32% in the first quarter of 2012, businesses across the country perceived the cost and quality of transport connections as a barrier among ... [+]