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Ferry - Freight Information

PORT LOCATION:

ABNORMAL

LOAD NOTIfICATION

If any of the following criteria are exceeded the vehicle will be classified as an Abnormal Load and approval will be required before the vehicle can pass through the Port of Dover;

Vehicle Weight
exceeds:

45 tonnes

Vehicle Width
exceeds:

3.2 Meters

Vehicle Length
exceeds:

22
Meters

Vehicle Height
exceeds:

4.8 MEters

Please use the Notification Form to obtain approval. Both ‘Part A – Vehicle Particulars’ and ‘Part B – Journey Particulars’ should be completed and the form e-mailed to your intended ferry operator.

Download the Notification form.
Current Ferry Operator Email addresses:
Abnormal Loads

Where an abnormal load arrives at the Port without a suitable escort/approval for its immediate onward travel, the following charges will be payable in respect of the time that the abnormal load is held in the Port pending arrival of the escort/approval.

0 -24 Hours

£100

24 – 48 Hours

£200

48 – 72 hours

£300

 Subsequent Per Day

£100