IT issues cause Christmas getaway delays at Dover

Published: 12/20/2025
IT issues cause Christmas getaway delays at Dover
IT issues at French border controls cause delays at Dover port during Christmas getaway. Long queues and chaos reported with travellers experiencing hour-long standstills. Port advises passengers to arrive maximum two hours before sailing to manage wait times, with some improvements in processing times noted. Eurotunnel also faces delays. Public transport operators struggle to reach port due to heavy traffic.