Dover port traffic hit new heights

Over two million lorries passed through the Port of Dover in 2005 whilst the number of tourist cars increased by two per cent compared to 2004.

It is the first time the port has processed two million lorries in a single year and the growth of three per cent would have been far greater but for operational difficulties in Calais early in the year.

For the second year running tourist car traffic showed growth giving credence to the theory that leisure travellers are rediscovering the benefits of travelling door-to-door by car compared to air travel. The number of journeys was up two per cent to nearly 2.6 million.

A downturn in the Continental coach market affected the port with the number of journeys down 16 per cent to 107,541. This had a significant impact on the number of passengers who used the port which decreased 7 per cent to 13.3 million.

Bob Goldfield, the port's Chief Executive, commented: "Overall this is a very satisfactory ferry traffic performance which, combined with efficiencies which continue to be introduced and the performance of our other businesses, will deliver an excellent financial report.

"These traffic figures are in line with forecasts in our masterplan and underpin the need to start planning now for additional facilities and innovative traffic management solutions that will be required to meet the growing demand for ferry services from the Port of Dover."

Five ferry operators operate from the port of Dover connecting to Calais, Boulogne and Dukerque, providing fast crossings to France.

Dover - Calais

1 x Foot Passenger(s) Return

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03/06/2012 - 03/06/2012

£13

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Dunkerque - Dover

Car + 2 Return

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23/06/2012 - 23/06/2012

£19

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Dunkerque - Dover

Car + 4 Return

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19/06/2012 - 19/06/2012

£19

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