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 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]

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.[13] A fishing industry is also present.[14]

Immigration

It has been reported that the Port of Poole is a target for Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom.[15] In 2017, 18 migrants were found including children in a lorry.[16] 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.[17] The Port has a border control post.

Services

The Port is used by Brittany Ferries.[18] and Condor Ferries.[19] The ferry crossing to Cherbourg in France is the shortest crossing of Brittany Ferries.[20] In the Summer of 2020, the Cherbourg services were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]

Poole Port also has a Border Force Post.[22]

Transportation
A Optare MetroRider at the Port of Poole in 2013.

The Port of Poole uses Optare MetroRiders for passengers commuting.

References
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  2. "Poole Port". uk-ports.org. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  3. "DDay Veterans given a warm welcome to the port of Poole". Poole Harbour Commissioners. 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  4. "Royal Navy – Landing Ships". The Searchers. 2019-12-01. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  5. ""A rotting wreck now has its wartime identity restored": Vessel in Poole Harbour is D-Day veteran". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
  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 2020-12-28.
  8. "Port of Poole gets £86,000 Brexit transition money". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  9. "Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole prepare bid for free port status". BBC News. 2020-12-08. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  10. "BCP prepare bid for freeport status in potential boost for Bournemouth Airport". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  11. "More than 30 UK bidders ready to pursue 10 freeport zones". Financial Times. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
  12. "Equipment deployed at Poole's refurbished cruise terminal to detect COVID-19". seatrade-cruise.com. 2021-04-14. Retrieved 2021-04-30.
  13. "Trade booming at the Port of Poole". Ships Monthly. 2018-09-29. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  14. "Ports.org.uk / Poole". www.ports.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  15. "Illegal Immigrants Target Poole Port". Heart Dorset. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  16. "18 suspected illegal immigrants including 'seven children' found in lorry at Poole Port". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  17. "'There needs to be more resources in ports like Poole': MP's concerns over reports of immigration incidents". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  18. "Poole port guide - Brittany Ferries". www.brittanyferriesfreight.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  19. "Poole Port | Ferry Routes & Ports". Condor Ferries. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  20. "Poole to Cherbourg ferries". Brittany Ferries UK. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  21. "Brittany Ferries will not resume Poole to Cherbourg route this summer". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 2021-04-17.
  22. "Plant imports: authorised border control posts in the UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-12-28.

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