Thursday 1 July 2021
When booking P&O Dover > Calais > Dover with Motis, your drivers will receive a 2 Course meal onboard included with their ticket. This is an Exclusive offer to Motis customers as we strive to ensure the most important component of the Transport industry (the Driver!) is being well looked after. When Motis customers check in with P&O in Dover/Calais they will be presented with a Meal Voucher (max 2 per vehicle), which can be redeemed for a 2 Course meal in the Route Master
P & O / DFDS DOVER to CALAIS SPACE SHARE
Wednesday 26 May 2021
From July 2021 P&O and DFDS Ferries have agreed a Space Share Agreement on the Dover to Calais route resulting in 50 Departures a day in each direction. This means that you continue to book with Motis & your Vehicle checks in at the P&O booth in the normal way. At this point, the vehicle will be allocated to the first available vessel (either P&O or DFDS) which ensures you get on the next available departure regardless of the operator. You will also continue to be
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From July 2021 P&O and DFDS Ferries have agreed a Space Share Agreement on the Dover to Calais route resulting in 50 Departures a day in each direction. This means that you continue to book with Motis & your Vehicle checks in at the P&O booth in the normal way. At this point, the vehicle will be allocated to the first available vessel (either P&O or DFDS) which ensures you get on the next available departure regardless of the operator. You will also continue to be
Road works at Dunkirk port
Tuesday 25 May 2021
On Tuesday, May 25, roadworks will begin on the A16 motorway in Grande-Synthe and Dunkirk. The Belgian association of Carriers Febetra informed about the planned repairs. The announced work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday at 10 p.m. and last until Thursday, May 27 at 6 a.m. For drivers travelling from Belgium to Calais, traffic is scheduled to be diverted to the left lane towards Belgium-Calais for a distance of about 3 km between junctions 54 (Ford-Mardyck-centre Grande-Synthe) and 57 (A25
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On Tuesday, May 25, roadworks will begin on the A16 motorway in Grande-Synthe and Dunkirk. The Belgian association of Carriers Febetra informed about the planned repairs. The announced work is scheduled to begin on Tuesday at 10 p.m. and last until Thursday, May 27 at 6 a.m. For drivers travelling from Belgium to Calais, traffic is scheduled to be diverted to the left lane towards Belgium-Calais for a distance of about 3 km between junctions 54 (Ford-Mardyck-centre Grande-Synthe) and 57 (A25
Seatruck Ferries – additional Saturday morning sailings Warrenpoint – Heysham route
Friday 14 May 2021
Seatruck will operate additional Saturday morning sailings on the Warrenpoint – Heysham route this weekend. Departing Heysham, Saturday 15 May 10:00, arriving Warrenpoint 18:00 Departing Warrenpoint, Saturday 15 May 09:30, arriving Heysham 17:30 If you have any queries or would like to make a booking please contact +44 (0) 2830 252 500 or booking@motis.com
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Seatruck will operate additional Saturday morning sailings on the Warrenpoint – Heysham route this weekend. Departing Heysham, Saturday 15 May 10:00, arriving Warrenpoint 18:00 Departing Warrenpoint, Saturday 15 May 09:30, arriving Heysham 17:30 If you have any queries or would like to make a booking please contact +44 (0) 2830 252 500 or booking@motis.com
MONT BLANC TUNNEL CLOSURE MAY 2021
Friday 7 May 2021
Mont Blanc Tunnel will be totally closed on the following days and times: - 03.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 04.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 05.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 06.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 10.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 11.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 17.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 18.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 19.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 20.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 25.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 26.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 27.05 from 23:30 to 06:00 - 31.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 If you have any queri
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Mont Blanc Tunnel will be totally closed on the following days and times: - 03.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 04.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 05.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 06.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 10.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 11.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 17.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 18.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 19.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 20.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 25.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 26.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 - 27.05 from 23:30 to 06:00 - 31.05 from 19:30 to 06:00 If you have any queri
P&O Ferries to Launch Fifth Ship on Dover - Calais
Wednesday 28 April 2021
P&O Ferries today have announced the return of a fifth RO-RO ship on its Dover - Calais route. Pride of Burgundy - a 28,000 ton vessel with capacity to carry 120 lorries - will return to the vital arterial route in June, restoring the P&O Dover-Calais fleet to its pre-pandemic strength of five and expanding options for customers looking to transport goods between Britain and the EU. The ship will sail in freight-only mode. If you would like to make a booking or ha
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P&O Ferries today have announced the return of a fifth RO-RO ship on its Dover - Calais route. Pride of Burgundy - a 28,000 ton vessel with capacity to carry 120 lorries - will return to the vital arterial route in June, restoring the P&O Dover-Calais fleet to its pre-pandemic strength of five and expanding options for customers looking to transport goods between Britain and the EU. The ship will sail in freight-only mode. If you would like to make a booking or ha
Dublin - Liverpool Sailing Schedule May Day Bank Holiday Weekend
Tuesday 27 April 2021
Please see below the revised Dublin - Liverpool schedule for the May Day bank holiday weekend. The advertised dry dock schedule then resumes at 09:00 on Tuesday morning. This schedule remains subject to change. Customers are reminded that PBNs must match the contents (i.e. if declared as empty or full) and drivers should have PBNs on arrival at port so there are no delays in shipping. If you have any queries or would like to make a vbooking please contact +44 (0) 2830 252 500 or booki
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Please see below the revised Dublin - Liverpool schedule for the May Day bank holiday weekend. The advertised dry dock schedule then resumes at 09:00 on Tuesday morning. This schedule remains subject to change. Customers are reminded that PBNs must match the contents (i.e. if declared as empty or full) and drivers should have PBNs on arrival at port so there are no delays in shipping. If you have any queries or would like to make a vbooking please contact +44 (0) 2830 252 500 or booki
Larne - Cairnryan Dry Dock Ends On Time
Friday 23 April 2021
The first period of annual dry docking on the Larne - Cairnryan route has ended on schedule with European Highlander re-joining European Causeway for the 04:00 departures earlier this morning. Please note that the Friday 7-sailings schedule has also restarted today. This schedule remains subject to change. Customers are reminded to provide drivers with GMRs before arriving at port to avoid congestion at check-in and delays to shipping. Hi-viz is required at all times on site. If you have a
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The first period of annual dry docking on the Larne - Cairnryan route has ended on schedule with European Highlander re-joining European Causeway for the 04:00 departures earlier this morning. Please note that the Friday 7-sailings schedule has also restarted today. This schedule remains subject to change. Customers are reminded to provide drivers with GMRs before arriving at port to avoid congestion at check-in and delays to shipping. Hi-viz is required at all times on site. If you have a
Kent Access Permit Service Indefinitely Suspended
Tuesday 20 April 2021
We are pleased to inform you that yesterday the UK government announced the closure of the Kent Access Permit (KAP) service and the M20 moveable barrier has been stood down. This comes as freight volumes between the UK and the EU continue to operate at normal levels. The removal of the KAP means less paperwork for hauliers, making it quicker and easier to cross the border. More information about the closure of the KAP service is available on the UK government's website.
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We are pleased to inform you that yesterday the UK government announced the closure of the Kent Access Permit (KAP) service and the M20 moveable barrier has been stood down. This comes as freight volumes between the UK and the EU continue to operate at normal levels. The removal of the KAP means less paperwork for hauliers, making it quicker and easier to cross the border. More information about the closure of the KAP service is available on the UK government's website.
Pride of Kent is Back in Service Tomorrow
Monday 12 April 2021
From13th April, the Pride of Kent is returning from a successful dry dock to the P&O Channel route. FREE FOOD ON OFF-PEAK SAILINGS The Free Food Offer continues until the end of April and many drivers have already been enjoying the variety of food offering on board P&O Channel ships. All drivers sailing with P&O between midnight and 08:00 Monday to Friday and all weekend between midnight on Friday and 08:00 on Monday will be able to claim a free meal during their t
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From13th April, the Pride of Kent is returning from a successful dry dock to the P&O Channel route. FREE FOOD ON OFF-PEAK SAILINGS The Free Food Offer continues until the end of April and many drivers have already been enjoying the variety of food offering on board P&O Channel ships. All drivers sailing with P&O between midnight and 08:00 Monday to Friday and all weekend between midnight on Friday and 08:00 on Monday will be able to claim a free meal during their t
