A month on since the end of the Brexit transition period, the Port of Dover is already welcoming over 90% of the freight traffic volumes typical of this time of year following the significant stockpiling experienced before Christmas.
This demonstrates that the Short Straits continues to provide the most resilient and preferred route to and from Europe. After years of preparation with partner organisations in the UK and in France to ensure trade continues to flow smoothly, border systems are operating efficiently and customers are quickly getting on their way say bosses.
Sarah West, Chief Operations Officer at the Port of Dover said: “I’m really encouraged to see such a positive start to the New Year as we adapt to the new systems and processes involved in a new, post-Brexit transition era.
“Our operation has proved its resilience and flexibility in the past by successfully adjusting to many major changes in our external landscape and I have great confidence that it will continue to do the same.
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“The message to hauliers is that as long as you come to Kent border ready and with a negative COVID test, then it won’t be long before you are on your way to France on the shortest ferry crossing.
“My thanks go to our team here at the Port, our partners and customers for ensuring that together, we are prepared.”