News & Media – Port Of Dover

THE LATEST NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

SeaBins installed to help maintain a clean Port and healthy marine life

Three SeaBins have been installed in the Marina; a new revolution in ocean cleaning technology which traps litter and debris to prevent it from being released into the sea.

Port of Dover donates £40,000 to the Coronavirus Emergency Fund

The Port of Dover has allocated £40,000 to support local charities in Dover that are caring for those in need during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Port pleased to help with lay-by provision

The Port of Dover is supporting its cruise customers by offering lay-by provision for their vessels to help them bring their cruises back home to the UK. Currently we are […]

Open letter from the Chief Executive

The Port of Dover is the UK’s trade conveyor belt. We handle £122 billion of trade and 17% of the UK’s trade in goods – the very goods that flow right across the UK to keep supermarket shelves full of the essential items the British public need and our fast-paced supply chains operational.

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady launch weekend in Dover – in pictures

The highlights of Scarlet Lady’s official launch weekend as it happened at the Port of Dover, her inaugural port of call. Above picture credit – David de Min – Scarlet Lady arrives at the Port of Dover early Thursday morning, 20th February.

Port of Dover Cargo Ltd receives its third industry recognised award in less than a year

Port of Dover Cargo Ltd has recently received its third industry recognised accreditation since July; the 360 Quality Code 360 Quality is an international shipping association focusing on perishable products […]

Hurtigruten’s MS Fridtjof Nansen makes showcase call in Dover today

The Port of Dover welcomed Hurtigruten’s brand new hybrid battery powered expedition cruise ship MS Fridtjof Nansen into the Port for the first time this morning for a special showcase […]

Port of Dover Cargo Ltd receives its third industry recognised award in less than a year

Port of Dover Cargo Ltd has recently received its third industry recognised accreditation since July; the 360 Quality Code.

Disney back to spread magic in Dover in 2021

Disney Cruise Line has announced this week that Disney Magic will be returning again to Dover in 2021.

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady launch weekend in Dover – in pictures

The highlights of Scarlet Lady’s official launch weekend as it happened at the Port of Dover, her inaugural port of call.

Above picture credit – David de Min

SHE’S HERE! SIR RICHARD BRANSON LAUNCHES VIRGIN VOYAGES’ FIRST SHIP, SCARLET LADY

Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle and travel brand delivering irresistible vacations in cruising, hit the seas with a splash today as its first ship, Scarlet Lady, was launched by Sir Richard Branson in Dover, England.

Innovative new Freeports across the UK as Government lays out plans to boost economy – Port of Dover response

In response to the above press release from the UK Government today, the Port of Dover said:

Port of Dover Re-opens

We are pleased to announce that the Port of Dover is now open (as of 2000 hrs) and ferry services have resumed.

Travel with confidence from Dover by ferry

“Book your ferry tickets and sail from Dover with confidence in 2020”. That is the message from the Port of Dover, P&O Ferries and DFDS.

P&O Ferries releases first images of 260m euro new super-ferries, designed to revolutionise transport between Britain and Europe

P&O FERRIES today releases the first official images of the 260 million euro new generation of super-ferries which will transform the experience of travelling between Britain and the Continent.

Port of Dover Cruise sailing in to 2020 as best UK departure port

With Saga’s first ever brand new cruise ship, the Spirit of Discovery being welcomed into her homeport for the first time with a royal christening, and a poignant remembrance event with Fred Olsen for 300 D-Day veterans, 2019 was already set to be a year in history for Port of Dover Cruise.

Study provides DWDR team member a new career direction

As a project based in the East Kent region, and with a policy to recruit locally wherever possible, the Port of Dover’s Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development has been a good source of employment for many local people.

A new era for Port of Dover as the Cargo Terminal West officially opens for business

Yesterday, Sunday 8th December, the Port of Dover’s brand-new cargo terminal officially opened its doors for business, as cargo from the Seatrade vessel Lady Rosebay was processed through the new state of the art facility.

Port of Dover named as Best UK Departure Port 2019 by Cruise Critic

With the £250m Western Docks Revival transforming the Port’s seafront and terminal facilities and the stunning scenery of Dover Castle and the White Cliffs in the background, the Port has been chosen as Best UK Departure Port 2019 by Cruise Critic.

Bringing the Port’s past to the future generations

Dating back to Roman times the Port of Dover has a long and historic past. Throughout the planning and construction stages of the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development management of heritage has not only been a major consideration but also an opportunity to delve into both known and unknown structures.

Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Autumn Newsletter 2019

The Autumn 2019 Newsletter for the DWDR development can be found on the Port of Dover website by following the below link.

Christ Church and Port of Dover join in partnership to support regional growth

Canterbury Christ Church University and the Port of Dover have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support their future working partnership.

DWDR trainee comes of age with an honours degree

One of the first influx of people to join the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) project team, Kye, landed the opportunity to work on the single biggest investment the Port has ever undertaken in its history.

Port of Dover Community Fund awards £6,500 to Southern Housing Group

Southern Housing Group, a not for profit organisation that provides housing and employment support to local communities, has been awarded £6,500 from the Kent Community Foundation, through the Port of Dover Community Fund.

Port of Dover wins ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation) Award 2019

Yesterday, 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.

New Port of Dover No Fly Zone

On 1st November the Port of Dover became the first port in the country to be a granted its own legislation for the restriction of flying drones in or over […]

Port of Dover breaks fundraising record at this year’s Regatta

The Port is delighted to announce that the 2019 Port of Dover Community Regatta raised a total of £7,500 for charity; the largest amount it has ever generated.

Port of Dover’s White Cliffs Christmas spectacular returns bigger than ever for its fourth year

Opens Sunday 1st December

ESPO Award 2019 shortlisted projects: Port of Dover

The ESPO Award 2019 will go to the port authority that has developed a successful strategy to reach out to the local community and is succeeding in directly communicating with the port citizens.

In with the new – Port of Dover Cargo announces steel distribution expert Duferco as latest customer

As its new, state of the art cargo terminal becomes fully operational, Port of Dover Cargo’s customer base is continuing to flourish, with Duferco becoming the latest company to load through the new cargo facility for the first time next week.

Port of Dover Cargo prepares to welcome Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) to new terminal

In what will be its first calls at Port of Dover Cargo’s new state of the art terminal, and the beginning of a new regular stream of visits for ADM, the export grain vessel Klaipeda will be loading in Dover on 23rd October, closely followed by the export bean vessel Seabee on 25th October.

Appointment of Jane Simpson to Dover Harbour Board

Dover Harbour Board has appointed Jane Simpson as its newest Board Member.

Transport Minister George Freeman MP praises the Port’s preparations to keep Britain’s trade front line flowing after Brexit

The Port joined forces with the FTA (Freight Transport Association), a Government Transport Minister and Conservativehome at a Conservative Party Conference fringe event on Tuesday this week in Manchester.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ ‘Boudicca’ to set sail from Dover on longest-ever voyage

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 880-guest Boudicca will be departing from the Port of Dover, Kent on 3rd October 2019, on the company’s longest-ever sailing, an epic 168-night Grand Voyage. Boudicca returns to Dover after nearly six months at sea on 19th March 2020.

We are prepared – Port of Dover Chief Executive Doug Bannister speaks today at The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.

Doug Bannister has today reiterated the importance of keeping goods flowing freely via the most economic route to market on 31st October and beyond at a Port of Dover Conservative Party Conference Fringe event in association with Conservativehome.