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Call in the troops if needed, says RHA boss

RHA chief executive Richard Burnett (pictured below) visited Calais to witness for himself the “appalling” conditions under which UK hauliers are currently operating. “This action will have a massive effect on the UK economy as a whole and is putting the livelihood and lives of hundreds of hauliers at risk”, he said, adding: “The time for talking around the table has passed. The UK and French governments must acknowledge their responsibilities ... [+]

P&O Ferries dusts down Boulogne terminal

With the Port of Calais strikebound on 30 June, P&O Ferries operated a limited service to Boulogne for outbound traffic only, using some of its older and smaller vessels. Regular ferry services have not operated to the smaller French port for several years. Port of Dover chief executive told FBJ that ... [+]

Calais closed again

Calais port has been closed again by strike action, reports the Port of Dover (14.20 29 June). All ferry services to and from Calais are affected, although DFDS Seaways services are still running to Dunkerque as normal, it said. It is the second time that MyFerryLink workers have taken industrial ... [+]

Operation stack ends but Calais still in crisis

Operation stack on the M20 approaches to the Channel Tunnel and ferry ports has been lifted – but not before hundreds of migrants stormed trucks queuing at Calais. UK-bound traffic was caught up in congestion caused by a strike and blockade by workers, after it was revealed that there would ... [+]

Dover throws its weight behind the truckers

The Port of Dover is adding its support to haulage customers and their trade bodies in calling for more action to tackle the migrant crisis in Calais. Chief executive Tim Waggott, says: “The 2.5 million freight vehicles that carry this trade through the French ports to and from Dover are ... [+]

More services for Dover truckers

Motis, the Irish-based freight services specialist that took over the Freight Services Agency and truckstop in the Port of Dover in 2012, is investing £1million to develop the site. Cargo handling facilities are being upgraded to include ambient, frozen and chilled storage and transhipment. Safety and security is being further ... [+]

Dover axes truck weighing

Freight vehicles using the Port of Dover are no longer being weighed. New regulations are a result of the Government’s “Red Tape Challenge”, allowing operators to dispense with the costly and time-consuming process. However, the port stresses that freight driversmust still have the correct weight declaration. [+]

Dover signs skills deal

Dover chief executive Tim Waggott and Principal of East Kent College, Graham Razey have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the skills of local people to support the ongoing development and future success of the port.They will work to identify the skills needed and develop joint training programmes. [+]

Dover ready to build

Dover Harbour Board is inviting tenders for the first major phase of its Western Docks Revival project. Chief executive Tim Waggott said it represents a further investment of up to £120 million in Dover and the employment prospects of current and future generations of local people over the next few ... [+]

Dover reappoints chairman

Dover Harbour Board has reappointed George Jenkins as chairman. He will serve a further minimum term of one year. [+]

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