Transport and Logistics Network
The brother of a teenager killed in the deadliest incident involving migrant crossings in the Channel on record has described his heartbreak exactly two years on from the sinking.Zana Mamand Mohammad said his brother Twana had hoped to one day become …
Kent Police[1] is continuing to appeal[2] for witnesses to a fatal collision in Dover. At 11.54pm on Sunday 2 July 2017, police were call to a report of a collision on the A2 Jubilee Way in Dover, involving a yellow lorry and a black Nissan Qashqai. Th…
By Josh Fenton, Policy Manager for Trade, Customs and Borders, Logistics UK [1]
On 29 August 2023, government published the final Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) which sets out a new approach to security controls – applying to all imports – and s…
In response to the escalating freight volumes, the Dover Traffic Access Protocol (TAP) scheme has been implemented on the A20 at Aycliffe. This strategic move is aimed at streamlining the heavy freight traffic towards the Port of Dover, reducing the im…
Carr’s Flour[1] Mills and Forth Ports, have reached a significant milestone as over one million tonnes of wheat – enough to bake around 2.5 billion loaves of bread – have been delivered by ship into the busy harbour since 2011.
This landmark achievemen…
Yeovil[1] Town’s match was stopped after a player on the opposing team suffered a “serious head injury”. The Glovers kicked off against Dover Athletic at Huish Park at 3pm this afternoon (November 11).
However, there were lengthy delays following a nas…
A busy stretch of the A2 is set to be hit by almost a month of overnight and weekend closures.
The almost four-mile route between Whitfield and Dover[1] Eastern Docks roundabouts – which includes Jubilee Way – will be shut off for barrier repairs and r…
A section of the M20 has been shut under Operation Brock Zero following disruption caused by Storm Ciaran[1].
The motorway is closed coastbound between Junction 8 at Leeds Castle, Maidstone[2], and Junction 9 in Ashford[3], in the latest development as…
Amber weather warning update
Kent’s amber weather warning for wind has now been shortened (Image: Met Office)
Kent’s amber weather warning for wind[1] has now been updated by the Met Office. The alert came into effect from 6am this morning (November 2…
Rail company bosses are expecting “severe disruption” to its services tomorrow (November 2) as Storm Ciaran hits the county. Train passengers are also being “strongly” advised to not travel on ‘mainline’ routes before at least 9am.
Southeastern said: “…