Wednesday 22 March 2023
EASTER HOLIDAY To avoid congestion during Easter holiday we want to inform our customers that units with drivers are allowed to come to West Harbour 2 hours before their planned departure at the earliest. If a unit arrives early to the harbour we reserve the right to ship the unit with the next available departure for the price of the new departure. CARGO OPENING HOURS Due to the changes in Regal Star’s timetable Paldiski cargo check-in will be closed
MONT BLANC TUNNEL MAINTENANCE CALENDAR – APRIL - AUGUST
Tuesday 21 March 2023
The Mont Blanc Tunnel, which connects France and Italy, is one of the busiest and most important transport links in Europe. However, regular maintenance is required to ensure the safety and reliability of the tunnel. The management of the Mont Blanc Tunnel has recently released its maintenance calendar for the period of April to August. The maintenance calendar includes a detailed schedule of the works planned for the next few months. The works will be carried out during the night to minimize
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The Mont Blanc Tunnel, which connects France and Italy, is one of the busiest and most important transport links in Europe. However, regular maintenance is required to ensure the safety and reliability of the tunnel. The management of the Mont Blanc Tunnel has recently released its maintenance calendar for the period of April to August. The maintenance calendar includes a detailed schedule of the works planned for the next few months. The works will be carried out during the night to minimize
France - Further Strike Action
Tuesday 21 March 2023
FRANCE – PORTS & DOCK WORKERS STRIKE 21 – 23 MARCH It seems that there will be a significant disruption to port and dock services in France due to the strike called by the CGT federation. Customers of DFDS are advised to expect disruption to their services, although the company will continue to support its freight customers with a full schedule on its Dover<>Dunkerque route during this time. P & O has yet to release any information regarding the strike. Additionally, o
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FRANCE – PORTS & DOCK WORKERS STRIKE 21 – 23 MARCH It seems that there will be a significant disruption to port and dock services in France due to the strike called by the CGT federation. Customers of DFDS are advised to expect disruption to their services, although the company will continue to support its freight customers with a full schedule on its Dover<>Dunkerque route during this time. P & O has yet to release any information regarding the strike. Additionally, o
A20 Surfacing in the Port of Dover
Friday 17 March 2023
The A20 Surfacing in the Port of Dover: What Freight Haulage Drivers Need to Know Attention all freight haulage drivers who are planning to travel westbound out of the Port of Dover next week – be prepared for some changes to your usual route. The A20 Surfacing project is set to take place from Monday, March 21st, 2000 – 0600hrs and is expected to last for around five days. During this time, the A20 will be closed westbound from the Port of Dover to the M20 Junction 13 for Ashford.
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The A20 Surfacing in the Port of Dover: What Freight Haulage Drivers Need to Know Attention all freight haulage drivers who are planning to travel westbound out of the Port of Dover next week – be prepared for some changes to your usual route. The A20 Surfacing project is set to take place from Monday, March 21st, 2000 – 0600hrs and is expected to last for around five days. During this time, the A20 will be closed westbound from the Port of Dover to the M20 Junction 13 for Ashford.
Planned overnight service suspension on 18th/19th March
Friday 17 March 2023
As part of Eurotunnel's maintenance schedule for 2023, an essential upgrade of their engineering systems that enables the control and management of their fixed equipment in the tunnels is planned overnight from Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th March. The LAST freight shuttle departure on Saturday night will be: From Folkestone: at 22:24 From Calais: at 23:24 The FIRST freight shuttle departure on Sunday morning will be: From Folkestone:at 04:53 From Calai
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As part of Eurotunnel's maintenance schedule for 2023, an essential upgrade of their engineering systems that enables the control and management of their fixed equipment in the tunnels is planned overnight from Saturday 18th to Sunday 19th March. The LAST freight shuttle departure on Saturday night will be: From Folkestone: at 22:24 From Calais: at 23:24 The FIRST freight shuttle departure on Sunday morning will be: From Folkestone:at 04:53 From Calai
NATIONAL STRIKE ACTION IN FRANCE
Friday 17 March 2023
We can confirm that the strike action in France is due to continue through to the end of the week. We expect this to continue affecting multiple outlets and services throughout France. We aim to keep you informed as soon as we receive news, via our live sailing updates on social media and our website. IMPORTANT CALAIS UPDATE Calais Port have now confirmed a strike will take place tomorrow from 08.00 to 17.00 local French time and that ships will not be handled by the Por
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We can confirm that the strike action in France is due to continue through to the end of the week. We expect this to continue affecting multiple outlets and services throughout France. We aim to keep you informed as soon as we receive news, via our live sailing updates on social media and our website. IMPORTANT CALAIS UPDATE Calais Port have now confirmed a strike will take place tomorrow from 08.00 to 17.00 local French time and that ships will not be handled by the Por
Important Update : National Days of Action 15 and 16 March 2023
Monday 13 March 2023
National day of action in france We have received information of two National Days of Action in France this week: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2023, which are expected to affect multiple outlets and services throughout France. We aim to keep you informed as soon as we receive news, via our social media Channels and our website.
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National day of action in france We have received information of two National Days of Action in France this week: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March 2023, which are expected to affect multiple outlets and services throughout France. We aim to keep you informed as soon as we receive news, via our social media Channels and our website.
BORDER FORCE STRIKE ACTION 15 MARCH 23
Monday 6 March 2023
BORDER FORCE STRIKE ACTION 15 MARCH 23 The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has formally notified Border Force that around 100,000 civil servants, including their members in the Home Office, will be called on to participate in strike action on 15 March 2023. The proposed strike action will impact international arrivals at all UK ports, as well as those travelling to the UK from UK border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France. This includes all Border Fo
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BORDER FORCE STRIKE ACTION 15 MARCH 23 The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union has formally notified Border Force that around 100,000 civil servants, including their members in the Home Office, will be called on to participate in strike action on 15 March 2023. The proposed strike action will impact international arrivals at all UK ports, as well as those travelling to the UK from UK border controls in Calais, Dunkirk and Coquelles in Northern France. This includes all Border Fo
FRANCE – MONT BLANC TUNNEL MAINTENANCE – MARCH CLOSURES
Monday 6 March 2023
Here are the dates when maintenance will take place at the Mont Blanc Tunnel between 2200hrs and 0600hrs and the tunnel will be COMPLETELY CLOSED on Monday 13th March 2023 on Tuesday 14th March 2023 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 on Thursday 16th March 2023
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Here are the dates when maintenance will take place at the Mont Blanc Tunnel between 2200hrs and 0600hrs and the tunnel will be COMPLETELY CLOSED on Monday 13th March 2023 on Tuesday 14th March 2023 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 on Thursday 16th March 2023
France - General Strike 07/03/2023
Monday 6 March 2023
Another general strike is due to take place in France on 7 March. The port of Calais just has a statement that says there could be some disruption, but no more information than that. https://www.portboulognecalais.fr/en/ Other French ports may be similarly affected, but there is no info. Eurotunnel are running with 4 departures per hour. https://www.eurotunnelfreight.com/uk/contact-us/travel-information/ Bison Fute identifies some roads have demonstrations on
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Another general strike is due to take place in France on 7 March. The port of Calais just has a statement that says there could be some disruption, but no more information than that. https://www.portboulognecalais.fr/en/ Other French ports may be similarly affected, but there is no info. Eurotunnel are running with 4 departures per hour. https://www.eurotunnelfreight.com/uk/contact-us/travel-information/ Bison Fute identifies some roads have demonstrations on
