Port of Dover

Name: Port of Dover
Address: Harbour House, Marine Parade, Dover, CT179BU, GB
Telephone: 01304 240400

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Welcome to the Port of Dover - The UK’s busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway.

The Port of Dover is the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade. It is also an award-winning cruise port, hosting an array of the world's most prestigious cruise lines. With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina and exciting waterfront development, Dover is connecting trade, t

ravel, visitors and communities locally-globally. The Port of Dover is leading the field in decarbonisation, driving innovation, delivering resilience and building a port that will herald a new era of seamless, smart and sustainable travel. And we are doing it in partnership – collaborating locally, nationally and internationally to exchange the very best ideas and continually improve each and every day for the businesses that rely on us, the people that work for us and the communities that live alongside us.

12/06/2026

🎬 We’re back!

⚓ "Dover 24/7: Britain's Busiest Port” returns to Channel 4 on Monday 22nd June, and this time it's even bigger!

💥 With 8 hour-long episodes, the second series is packed full of the people, stories and surprises that keep the UK's busiest port moving around the clock.

🎥 Expect more behind-the-scenes action, more fascinating challenges, and more of the brilliant personalities who make Dover such a unique place to work.

❗️ Plus, for the first time, the series follows UK Border Force, giving viewers an exclusive look at the vital work they do every day.

Whether you're a fan of the first series or discovering Dover for the first time, there's plenty to look forward to.

📺 Tune in from Monday 22nd June and see what happens when Britain's busiest port never sleeps.

09/06/2026

🏁 STEM ON TRACK!

🔥 Since September 2025 we have been supporting the students of St Edmund's School in Dover, who have embarked on an exciting educational project called "STEM on Track". This unique project allows the school to build and race their very own racing kart (as seen below).

🏎️ Our sponsorship of this STEM initiative has supported St Edmund's with their project to make their vision a reality, by providing essential resources and funding for the next generation and the development of a future workforce. Over several weeks, 6 of our engineers went to help the students learn how to build the kart.

💥 On the 7th of May, they attended the STEM on Track Test Day, where the build of the kart was judged by an F1 Alpine Engineer who is working on the 26-27 season car, and they passed first time, along with many other karts!

👏 We would like to wish St Edmund's all the best on the 20th June where they will be taking part in the grand final. Good luck everyone, you've got this!

29/05/2026

Please be advised that the Bascule Bridge will be closed from 07:00 to 16:00 on Tuesday 2nd June to allow essential maintenance works to be carried out.

During this time, the bridge will not be lifted for passing traffic, and the road will be closed to all vehicles. Pedestrian access will remain available throughout the closure period.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding while these important works are completed.

27/05/2026

⚓ Our Annual Port Exchange is today!

⭐️ Join us at our Annual Port Exchange to celebrate 30 years of cruise in the building where it all began. Plus, hear all about last year’s activities and exciting plans for the year ahead at our Annual Consultative Meeting.

-Find out how we performed in 2025, with an opportunity to ask questions and consider the year ahead.
-Network with the people who help make cruise at the Port of Dover a tremendous success and learn about the exciting 2026 season.
-Hear how our Environment team who, along with the rest of the port community, helped us achieve carbon net zero emissions (Scope 1 & 2) 25 years ahead of the UK Government’s maritime target.
-See how we are closing the gap every day to achieve our vision of a world where exchange is seamless, smart and sustainable for all. We look forward to welcoming you.

📍 Wednesday 27th May 2026
Cruise Terminal One,
Western Docks, CT17 9DQ

⏰ Doors open at 4:30pm for the celebratory reception with the Annual Consultative Meeting starting at 5:30pm.

https://www.portofdover.com/.../corporate-annual-port.../

22/05/2026

🛳️ Throw back to our busiest cruise day ever!

⚓ On the 8th of May we had four ships arrive at the Port of Dover. We welcomed over 4,000 guests before they took the opportunity to explore the world renowned heritage sites and local culture. Our international visitors indulged and enjoyed visits to some local landmarks Dover Castle, Dover Museum and the Roman Painted House

😁 We're so pleased to see Dover's popularity grow as a cruise destination!

🎉 A big thank you to Cloudcam UAV for the timelapse of such a historic day!

11/05/2026

🎉 The Port of Dover welcomes four cruise ships in one day for the first time 🚢

Celebrity Cruises Eclipse, Viking Sky, HX Expeditions'MS Fram and Ponant’s Le Bellot all sailed into the Kent port simultaneously on Friday, 8th May. This landmark moment is another example of the continued growth of Dover Cruise and its status as a premier cruise hub in the UK for both turnaround and transit calls.

👏 We are excited to celebrate this milestone, the culmination of months of planning.

We would like to thank our fantastic operations team for their efforts on the day and throughout the season to ensure that guests and cruise lines receive the best travel experiences here in Dover.

We would also like to thank our cruise line partners. It was amazing to see our terminals and waterfront bustling with their guests from all over the world.

Read the full details of this milestone on our website: https://www.portofdover.com/press-releases/dover-welcomes-four-cruise-ships-in-one-day-for-the-first-time/

04/05/2026

🌷 Caring for Our Community Spaces

Our Capital Projects Team spent a volunteering day helping to refresh the gardens at St Mary’s Church in Dover, carrying out important seasonal maintenance to restore and brighten the grounds after winter.

The team worked hard to clear weeds and nettles, tidy the garden areas and help bring the church grounds back to life In doing so we created a cleaner, more welcoming space for churchgoers, visitors and the wider Dover community. 🌿

The team's efforts made an immediate impact, helping preserve a valued community space that relies on support and care to thrive.

This volunteering experience has thought us that we can make a real difference, not only improving shared spaces but supporting organisations that may not have the resources to undertake this work themselves.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone involved for giving their time and energy to support this meaningful project.

01/05/2026

🏫 Supporting The Local Community Through Volunteering 💜

Members of our IT team, alongside colleagues from across the business, spent a volunteering day at Aycliffe Primary School, a local school close to the Port.

The team took on a range of projects to help improve the school environment, including building a cycle shed for pupils’ bikes, clearing and transforming an overgrown area outside the foyer, installing shelving in a toy shed and preparing fencing for repainting 🚲🌱

Their efforts made a real difference and helped create a more welcoming entrance for families and visitors, improving storage and safety for pupils while encouraging more children to cycle to school.

School staff shared how valuable the support was, particularly in helping tackle a many jobs that would otherwise have taken much longer to complete.

Volunteering days like this are a great example of how small acts can have a lasting impact in our local community.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone involved for giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to support such a worthwhile project.

30/04/2026

Supporting the community through volunteering ☀️

Over three Fridays in March, our Contracts and Procurement Team volunteered at Friends of Frampton Farm CIC, a social enterprise that provides a safe, inclusive and therapeutic learning environment for young people facing adversity 💜

Working alongside contractor partners, the team took on several practical projects to support the farm.

During the first two weeks, they created two new visitor car parks and moved an impressive 17 tonnes of shavings by wheelbarrow, laid anti-weed membrane and developed new parking spaces for visitors 🚜

By week three, the team continued by clearing overgrown land, installing fencing and creating a new hardstanding area to support the farm’s animals. This includes giving the pigs outdoor access while enclosures are cleaned 🐖

These were all projects the farm had hoped to complete for some time, and we’re proud to have helped make that happen.

👏 A huge thank you to everyone involved for giving their time, energy and teamwork to make a real difference.

29/04/2026

Supporting the community through volunteering 💜

Our Operations Leadership Team came together for a Port of Dover volunteering day at the Rare Breeds Centre, run by the Canterbury Oast Trust. A charity that supports adults with learning disabilities through training, homes and work experience 🫶

The team spent the day refreshing weathered fencing and helping to clean the woodland play area, providing valuable support across the site 🛠️

With usually only one groundsman maintaining the whole site, the team’s efforts helped complete what would have been three days’ worth of work, allowing staff to focus on other important tasks 🪻

👏 A very big thank you to the team for giving their time and making a real impact, all with a smile on their faces.

Address

Harbour House, Marine Parade
Dover
CT179BU

Telephone

01304 240400

Website

http://www.portofdover.com/

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