Haulier welcome talks progress

A leading Irish haulier has welcomed the news that European Union Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has begun moves to unblock Chinese textile imports held up at EU frontiers.

The Dublin-based operator says moves to release the goods will result in more cross-continent work for his drivers and the promise of new contracts with chinese manufacturers.

"It's in no-one's interest if businesses go bust because of empty shelves and a stockpile of clothes at ports around Europe.
"Hopefully things will be sorted out soon because its business we can ill afford to lose," the company chief commented.