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Port of Dover Prepares for Summer Travel Chaos Amid Entry Exit System Delays
Port of Dover CEO Doug Bannister says the port has done 'absolutely everything' to prepare for summer travel, but fears remain over delays from the new EU Entry Exit System (EES). A £40m facility with 84 kiosks is idle because French authorities have not activated it. A May critical incident saw 4.5-hour waits. New government funding of £20m aims to boost infrastructure, but uncertainties persist.
Jul 14, 2026 1 source