Topic
summer travel
Ports & Customs #port of dover#entry exit system
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
Logistics Air Freight #power bank#fire risk
Lithium Battery Fire Risk on Flights: Summer Travel Warning for Air Cargo Shippers
The UK Civil Aviation Authority warns that lithium battery fire risk is now the number one safety risk to aircraft, with incidents involving devices in hold luggage nearly doubling to 643 in 2025. Shippers and forwarders must ensure compliance with cabin-only carriage rules for power banks and vapes to avoid flight diversions and delays.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source