January 30, 2020
Brexit Affected Port of Calais and the Channel Tunnel
Port of Calais had a turbulent year 2019, with the following reasons:
- Brexit
- A strike from the customs
- Weak GBP versus strong EUR = less tourism
Key figures:
- -4.6% freight (1.8 million units), which means 90,000 less trucks.
- -7.0% pax (8.5 million)
- -8.7% cars (1.5 million)
- -6.0% coaches
Brexit also affected Getlink (Channel Tunnel)
Key figures:
- -6.0% freight (1.6 million units)
- +1.0% Eurostar pax (11 million)
- -2.0% cars (2.6 million)
Market share for trucks:
- 46.0% Calais
- 40.4% tunnel