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travel delays
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.
Logistics EU Entry/Exit System Triggers Summer Delay Warnings for Travelers and Freight Operators
The European Union's Entry/Exit System (EES), fully operational since October 2024, has led to warnings of queues up to six hours at border control points. The system, which requires biometric registration for non-EU citizens, is causing delays at airports, ferry ports, and rail terminals across Europe. Logistics operators should advise clients of potential impacts on truck drivers and crew traveling into the Schengen Area, especially during the peak summer period.