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French security cash welcome

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the plans for an additional £44.5 million to be spent on strengthening security at Calais and other French ports, announced by the UK and Frwench governments yesterday (18 January). The money will be used for fencing, CCTV and infrared detection technology in Calais and other border points, said the British Ports Association. FTA’s Head of European policy, Pauline Bastidon, said that while the situation has greatly ... [+]

FTA condemns hike in Kent truck parking fines

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has described increased fines for illegal truck parking in Kent as “poorly planned and disproportionate”. The association argues that the problem of trucks using laybys and other unsuitable locations  will only be by adequate clean and secure parking facilities. It understands that Ashford Borough Council has ... [+]

Another record for Dover freight

Freight volumes through the Port of Dover hit a record for the fifth consecutive year in 2017. The port handled 2,601,162 lorries, up by almost 10,000 on the previous record and bringing the total increase over the last five years to just under 650,000 units or 33% per cent. Chief ... [+]

Another reefer line switches to Dover

Caribbean specialist operator Geest Line is to move its south of England call from Portsmouth to Dover following an increase in the size of its ships and to accommodate the need for weekend discharge of cargoes. Geest has replaced its four chartered vessels with five larger and newer ships, increasing capacity ... [+]

Tilbury set to rival Dover for freight

Tilbury could be as big a freight gateway to Europe as Dover in a few years’ time, according to P&O Ferries. The cross-channel operator reports that it carried more freight between Zeebrugge and Tilbury in 2017 than in any other year in the decade long history of the route. The service carried ... [+]

Peer warns of Customs crisis, quoting FBJ

Labour peer Lord Campbell-Savours warned that the UK could face a shortage of customs officers after Brexit, quoting FBJ, in a Lords debate on the future of UK trade and customs policy on 5 December. Describing Freight Business Journal as “an excellent publication if you want to keep abreast of Brexit ... [+]

Dover chief calls for Common Transit convention

Port of Dover chief executive Tim Waggott has called for the UK to become a member of the Common Transit Convention to ensure that freight continues to move through the UK’s ferry ports after Brexit. In a letter to the Exiting the European Union Committee – hosted by the port ... [+]

Updated: Government cancels M20 lorry park plan

The Government has dropped a controversial plan for a lorry ‘stacking’ area off the M20 near Dover, after companies affected by the scheme requested a judicial review, which was scheduled to be held on 6-7 December. Any future plans for such areas would be subject to a full environmental assessment, ... [+]

Dover plays it Cool

Reefer specialist Cool Carriers will bring its Coolman Central America and West Indies service to Dover Cargo Terminal from January. The company, which has invested heavily in boosting both the palletised and container capacities of its fleet, says its decision was prompted in part by the Port’s Dover Western Docks Revival ... [+]

Banks underwrite Dover revival scheme

A consortium of lenders has agreed a £200m package to support the Port of Dover’s Western Docks Revival project including a purpose-built cargo and logistics facility. Allianz Global Investors has agreed to provide the programme with a £55million private placement bond; RBS and Lloyds Bank have each provided a £35million revolving ... [+]

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