Port of Poole explained

The Port of Poole is a cross channel port on Poole Harbour in Poole, Dorset, South West England.[1] Along with Weymouth Harbour, Poole has the other major Channel Port in Dorset.[2]

History

In World War II, the port was used in the Normandy landings.[3]

In 2017, a D-Day veteran and the last known Mark 4 landing craft tank, LCT 728, was rediscovered rotting in Poole Harbour at the Port alongside another unknown Mark 3, possibly LCT(4) 510.[4] They were used as floating barges in the 1950s.[5] [6]

In November 2020, the Port set up a flu vaccination service[7] and also received £86,000 for the Brexit transition period.[8]

In December 2020, it was reported by BBC News that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is preparing a bid for free Port status post Brexit.[9] [10] The bid for becoming a special economic zone includes Bournemouth Airport.[11]

In April 2021, the port set up equipment at the cruise terminal to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]

In November 2023, work was finished at a £2.2m border control post at the Port of Poole.[13]

Economy

See main article: Economy of Dorset. The Port of Poole is a major destination the cruising, as well as for international trade for imports and exports of cargo.[14] A fishing industry is also present.[15]

Immigration

It has been reported that the Port of Poole is a target for Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom.[16] In 2017, 18 migrants were found including children in a lorry.[17] In 2019, the then local MP for Poole, Robert Syms called on the government and the Minister of State for Immigration to provide more resources to deal with the issue.[18] The Port has a border control post.

Services

The Port is used by Brittany Ferries.[19] and Condor Ferries.[20] The ferry crossing to Cherbourg in France is the shortest crossing of Brittany Ferries.[21] In the summer of 2020, the Cherbourg services were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]

Poole Port also has a Border Force Post.[23]

Transportation

The Port of Poole uses Optare MetroRiders for passengers commuting.

References

  1. Web site: Port of POOLE, [GB] United Kingdom (GBPOO). Arrivals / Departures / Estimated Arrivals]. 2020-12-28. myShipTracking. en.
  2. Web site: Poole Port. 2020-12-28. uk-ports.org.
  3. Web site: 2019-07-01. DDay Veterans given a warm welcome to the port of Poole. 2021-10-30. Poole Harbour Commissioners. en-GB.
  4. Web site: 2019-12-01. Royal Navy – Landing Ships. 2021-10-30. The Searchers. en.
  5. Web site: "A rotting wreck now has its wartime identity restored": Vessel in Poole Harbour is D-Day veteran. 2021-10-30. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  6. News: Poole Harbour D-Day Tank Landing Craft: The last of a dying breed?. CITiZAN.
  7. Web site: Thousands attend drive-thru flu vaccination at Port of Poole. 2020-12-28. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  8. Web site: Port of Poole gets £86,000 Brexit transition money. 2020-12-28. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  9. News: 2020-12-08. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole prepare bid for free port status. en-GB. BBC News. 2020-12-28.
  10. Web site: BCP prepare bid for freeport status in potential boost for Bournemouth Airport. 2020-12-28. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  11. Web site: 4 February 2021. More than 30 UK bidders ready to pursue 10 freeport zones. 2021-02-08. Financial Times.
  12. Web site: 2021-04-14. Equipment deployed at Poole's refurbished cruise terminal to detect COVID-19. 2021-04-30. seatrade-cruise.com. en.
  13. Web site: 2023-11-02 . Economy set for boost with new border facility at Port of Poole . 2023-11-05 . Bournemouth Echo . en.
  14. Web site: 2018-09-29. Trade booming at the Port of Poole. 2021-01-21. Ships Monthly.
  15. Web site: Ports.org.uk / Poole. 2021-01-21. www.ports.org.uk.
  16. Web site: Illegal Immigrants Target Poole Port. 2020-12-28. Heart Dorset. en.
  17. Web site: 18 suspected illegal immigrants including 'seven children' found in lorry at Poole Port. 2020-12-28. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  18. Web site: 'There needs to be more resources in ports like Poole': MP's concerns over reports of immigration incidents. 2020-12-28. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  19. Web site: Poole port guide - Brittany Ferries. 2020-12-28. www.brittanyferriesfreight.co.uk.
  20. Web site: Poole Port Ferry Routes & Ports. 2020-12-28. Condor Ferries. en.
  21. Web site: Poole to Cherbourg ferries. 2020-12-28. Brittany Ferries UK. en.
  22. Web site: Brittany Ferries will not resume Poole to Cherbourg route this summer. 2021-04-17. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  23. Web site: Plant imports: authorised border control posts in the UK. 2020-12-28. GOV.UK. en.

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