“The Port of Dover welcomes today’s announcement by the UK Government on Freeports.  For a high intensity operation like Dover where space is already well utilised, extending the Freeport concept beyond the dock gate could potentially create new opportunities for businesses.  We can see substantial benefit from a dual combination of the Freeports concept and the unrivalled location of the closest port to the UK’s nearest and largest market.  We will examine the consultation with interest with a view to ensuring the UK continues to maximise the benefits of the Port of Dover to support businesses across the UK and deliver Britain’s future trading success.”

ENDS