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Recent archaeology indicates that Dover's history as a port and trading gateway dates back at least as far as the Stone and Bronze ages. Known as Dubris during the Roman occupation of Britain, [4] the port has always enjoyed a significant strategic position due to its proximity to continental Europe and as the location of the sheltered River Dour estuary between two imposing chalk cliffs.
The Port of Dover operates 24 hours a day seven days a week which sees over 16.5 million passengers pass through it each year; this combined with huge volumes of cars, lorries and coaches, makes it the busiest ferry port in Europe.
[note 1] [1] The route connected the English port of Dover, with the French port of Dunkerque. After rationalisation of other Anglo-European train ferries, the Dover to Dunkerque sailing was the last to survive, though it ended its days on freight carryings only after the Night Ferry passenger service ended in 1980.
Ferry operator DFDS urged passengers to ‘allow 120 minutes to complete the check in process and border controls’ at the Kent port.
Port of Dover has warned passengers of 10 hour delays as long queues continue. “Unfortunately the situation remains the same with regards to the waiting times being experienced by coach passengers.
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The initial phase only concerns heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) queuing for the Port of Dover. At this stage, Dover TAP is activated and all HGVs using the Port must use the A20 from Folkestone, queuing in the left hand lane. The road will be reduced to 40 mph and all other traffic will use the right hand lane.
The Kent port issued the alert as French authorities have stepped up border monitoring after more than 130 people were killed in Moscow. Port of Dover issues delay warning ahead of Easter getaway ...