Port delivers more despite ongoing challenges 0 comments / Category : Press Release Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “I am so proud of the whole team at the Port of Dover. Amidst an extremely challenging backdrop, the Port has stayed open throughout the past few weeks. “This is an unprecedented period. Whilst the situation at Calais and Eurotunnel remains entirely out of our control, to be delivering such volumes for UK plc is testament to the resilience, professionalism and efficiency here at Dover.” The Port continues to work closely with all of its multi-agency partners in responding to the ongoing situation. ENDS Notes to Editors The Port of Dover: £100 billion of trade 2.5 million freight vehicles 13 million passengers Supports 22,000 jobs Issued by Corporate Affairs on 01304 240400 (ext. 4410 from 8.30 – 17.00)