As the UK vexes over Brexit, its bulk port operators have invested steadily for trade whether inside or outside of the European Union. As operators look beyond once staple flows such as coal and ores, much of this expansion is targeted at meeting the growing demand for steel, construction materials and agricultural bulk. According to the UK Infrastructure and Projects Authority, Britain's pipeline of announced investment in 2018 was more than £400B, with £190B due by 2021, much of which involves significant building work, including major road, rail, power and port projects, and large quantities of concrete and construction steel.
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