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Aug 08
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Port of Dover: Pioneering the World’s First High‑Volume Green Shipping Corridor

By | 2025 Newsletter week 32 | No Comments

The Port of Dover is spearheading the creation of the world’s first high‑volume Green Shipping Corridor on the UK–EU Short Straits route. (120 ferry movements per day and handling 33 % of UK–EU trade)

Green corridors were introduced at COP26, and now Dover offers a rare opportunity to scale them economically and practically due to its frequency, short distance, and key role in just‑in‑time logistics

Dover’s current grid capacity is just 4.5 MW. I is insufficient even for partial electrification. To support hybrid or electric ferries fully, the port would need upwards of 160 MW, transforming this into a major infrastructure project

Electrifying this corridor could not only help decarbonise a critical trade artery but also offer economic uplift. Dover already saves the UK economy an estimated £3 billion annually, and with upgrades, trade volume could stretch to £173 billion per year

The initiative could position the UK at the forefront of green maritime logistics, showcasing how clean shipping at scale can work—and prompting policy support and long-term investment.

Source: Politics Home

Jul 25
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Port of Dover Prepares for EU Entry/Exit System with SmartPort Platform

By | 2025 Newsletter week 30 | No Comments
  • The Port of Dover has selected Brock Solutions to implement a real-time Transit Assurance System, supporting compliance with the EU’s upcoming Entry/Exit System (EES).
  • The EES introduces biometric checks for Third Country Nationals (TCNs), requiring operational changes at border checkpoints.
  • Brock’s SmartPort platform will:
    • Track vehicle movements using AI and ANPR.
    • Monitor transit times between checkpoints.
    • Provide dashboards, incident reporting, and multilingual interfaces.
  • The Transit Assurance module offers real-time visibility and control, enhancing Dover’s readiness for post-Brexit requirements.
  • Mark Burton, Head of IT, Port of Dover:
    “This collaboration ensures we’re not only able to meet the complex operational challenges posed by our implementation of EES, but also well-positioned to scale and evolve our digital capabilities.”
  • SmartPort’s modular design allows for future upgrades, making it a key part of Dover’s long-term digital transformation strategy.

Source: Brock Solutions

May 30
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Channel 4 Series to Spotlight Port of Dover’s 24/7 Operations

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Channel 4 is set to air a new six-part series, Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port, offering exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the Port of Dover. Filmed during the peak summer season, the ITN Productions series follows the teams who keep this critical UK transport hub running day and night. From terminal staff and control centres to the Port of Dover Police and ferry and cruise operators, the programme highlights the expertise, coordination, and split-second decisions behind the 24/7 operation that keeps millions moving.

Read more: https://www.portofdover.com/press-releases/dover-britains-busiest-port/

Watch the trailer on YouTube

Sep 27
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Port of Dover: Launch of 2050 Plan

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The Port of Dover, one of the UK’s key trading gateways, is advancing its “Port of Dover 2050” vision, aiming to bolster economic growth and national renewal. Handling around £144 billion worth of trade annually, the port is focusing on modernisation, sustainability, and supporting local communities to secure its role as a vital link between the UK and Europe.  

 Plans include reducing its carbon footprint through renewable energy and electric vehicle infrastructure, enhancing digital systems to improve operations, and supporting local employment through training and skill development.  

 Balancing heritage with future growth, the port’s strategy will ensure it remains a critical hub for trade, tourism, and economic resilience for years to come. 

 Source: Port of Dover 

Feb 04
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PORTS

By | 2021 Newsletter week 5 | No Comments

“Short Straits to Smart Straits”

Coalition Project Unites Port of Dover and GetLink

Short Straits gateway consists of the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel (Getlink). Together they draw attention on the fact that they:

  • occupy a unique strategic location at the critical trading intersection with the UK’s main trading partner
  • provide the quickest and most frequent services, supporting just-in-time supply chains across the UK
  • handle 50% of the UK’s trade in goods with Europe

On 3 February, the coalition has proposed a new initiative to the UK Government: “Short Straits to Smart Straits”

Instead of the Governments Freeports ambitions the coalition wants to develop the world’s smartest border through a number of solutions that will help remove border frictions and create a world-leading virtual border solution for the Government’s 2025 UK Border Strategy.

The coalition also pursues the goal to pioneer the UK’s first zero emissions logistics corridors, linking with the Government’s important sustainability agenda to build back better through its Green Industrial Revolution and Maritime 2050.

Port of Dover Press Release
Nov 21
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INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

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Port Of Dover Wins Espo Award 2019

13 November 2019, Port of Dover was awarded the ESPO Award 2019 in recognition of its successful strategy to reach out to the local community and to directly communicate with the port citizens. Using social media as a new way of communicating and demonstrating a high level of transparency about operational achievements, future strategies and environmental challenges and performance is becoming increasingly important for European ports who can only function and further develop if they receive the licence to operate from the local citizens.

The ESPO Award was handed out by the Director-General of DG Move Henrik Hololei (picture, right), during a ceremony at the “Albert Hall” in Brussels.

Source: DNV GL, article by David Wendel
Oct 05
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Port of Dover warns Kent could become gridlocked post-Brexit

By | 2017 Newsletter week 40 | No Comments

Queues of lorries will stretch back some 17 miles (27km) across Kent’s roads if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, the Port of Dover has claimed.
Port of Dover produced a video, explaining how efficient trucks are being processed now, and how it would turn into a disaster if even only two minutes extra would be needed post-Brexit.
The video was shown at the Conservative party conference and can be seen on YouTube.

Source: Kent News and Port of Dover

Watch the video here