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The Port of Dover is calling for option 'C' for the Lower Thames Crossing consultation, saying that to will do most to improve the north-south movement of trade from the Channel ports to destinations north of London. Option C is the easternmost and longest of the three options being considered, but it also would bypass a congested section of the M25 and provide a shortcut for traffic heading north. The ...
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The landscape of the Eastern Docks is changing as Port of Dover starts demolition work as the first stage of its multi-million pound Traffic Management Improvement project as the Port works to ensure that it is providing its customers with excellent service within a world class port facility. The scheme ...
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Transport Secretary, Stephen Hammond said he welcomed the Port of Dover's improving relationships with its main users as he met for the harbour Board;s annual consultative meeting on 20 May. He added: “Building on this, maintaining success in the future will require all interested parties to work together, focusing on ...
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The Port of Dover is freezing tariffs for a further six months until the end of the year following discussions with the ferry operators. The Dover Harbour Board added that the move would give further time to review the development of a forward looking tariff setting mechanism.
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Controversial cattle ship the mv Joline was due to arrive in Dover on about 17 April for the second phase of berthing trials. The purpose of the trial is to establish the feasibility of the vessel utilising the port’s large vehicle ferry berths in the Eastern Docks in preference to ...
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The Port of Dover said freight vehicles increased 6.7% to 518,979 during the first quarter of 2013 compared with one year earlier. It said the arrival of a third ferry operator has supported growth and improved the port's market share.
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The Port of Dover says it has been asked for terminal facilities by Barco de Vapor, operators of the controversial livestock ferry, the Joline. The Joline, small ex-Russian river ferry, has been operating sporadic sailings from Ramsgate, in the teeth of opposition from Thanet Council, owners and operators of the ...
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The Port of Dover has retained its Carbon Trust Standard, marking four years of carbon reductions. The Carbon Trust Standard is awarded every two years and the Trust's external verification shows a 4.4% reduction in carbon emissions each year from 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2012 – part of ...
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The Port of Dover has once again achieved OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety certification, following an audit conducted by UK National Standards Body, BSI. It said it not register a single non-conformance and some aspects of its safety culture were highlighted for particular mention including emergency response, fire risk, ...
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The Government has rejected a privatisation plan drawn up by the Port of Dover, transport minister Simon Burns announced on 20 December. The plan has been mired in controversy ever since it was drawn up, including an alternative 'People's Port' scheme for an alternative community-based scheme. Ferry operators were also ...
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