About The Port of Dover

The Port of Dover is Europe’s busiest ferry port, a vital international gateway for the movement of people and trade.

It is also an award-winning cruise port, the second busiest in the UK and hosts some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines. Other successful businesses include a cargo terminal, a top award-winning marina and several niche activities. The business mix is diverse.

The Port of Dover is proud to be recognised as Europe's busiest and most successful ferry port and to have thriving cruise, cargo and marina businesses. The ability, skill, knowledge and technical expertise of their staff is a critical factor in their success, and they aim to provide a supportive environment in which their staff can develop and fulfil their potential. They support thousands of jobs locally and are constantly improving and investing to maintain our growth and success.

Quite Simply:

The Commitment is to be the Best Port in the World for the benefit of their Customers and Community

Key stats:

• Up to £122 billion of trade handled per annum
• Over 12 million passengers per annum
• 5 million vehicles per annum, which includes 2.6 million freight vehicles
• The safe handling of vessel movements every 10 minutes
• 200,000 cruise passengers per annum
• Cargo tonnage maintained at record levels – part of opportunity for future Port development
• Supporting around 22,000 jobs