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]

The Port of Poole.

History

In November 2020, the Port set up a flu vaccination service[3] and also received £86,000 for the Brexit transition period.[4]

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.[5][6]

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.[7] A fishing industry is also present.[8]

Immigration

It has been reported that the Port of Poole is a target for Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom.[9] In 2017, 18 migrants were found including children in a lorry.[10] 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.[11] The Port has a border control post.

Services

The Port is used by Brittany Ferries.[12] and Condor Ferries.[13] The ferry crossing to Cherbourg in France is the shortest crossing of Brittany Ferries.[14]

Poole Port also has a Border Force Post.[15]

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 2020-12-28.
  2. "Poole Port". uk-ports.org. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  3. "Thousands attend drive-thru flu vaccination at Port of Poole". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  4. "Port of Poole gets £86,000 Brexit transition money". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  5. "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole prepare bid for free port status". BBC News. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  6. "BCP prepare bid for freeport status in potential boost for Bournemouth Airport". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  7. "Trade booming at the Port of Poole". Ships Monthly. 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  8. "Ports.org.uk / Poole". www.ports.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  9. "Illegal Immigrants Target Poole Port". Heart Dorset. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  10. "18 suspected illegal immigrants including 'seven children' found in lorry at Poole Port". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  11. "'There needs to be more resources in ports like Poole': MP's concerns over reports of immigration incidents". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  12. "Poole port guide - Brittany Ferries". www.brittanyferriesfreight.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  13. "Poole Port | Ferry Routes & Ports". Condor Ferries. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  14. "Poole to Cherbourg ferries". Brittany Ferries UK. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  15. "Plant imports: authorised border control posts in the UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-12-28.

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