The Port of Poole.

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

Main article: Economy of Dorset
A cargo ship at the Port of Poole in May 2019.

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] The local MP for Poole Robert Syms has 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

A Optare MetroRider at the Port of Poole in 2013.

The Port of Poole uses Optare MetroRiders for passengers commuting.

References

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

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