Dover set for privatisation
Europe’s busiest ferry port Dover is set to be privatised by the UK government.
The government unveiled that it was considering privatising six trust ports, of which Dover is the largest, in a document called Operational Efficiency Programme.
It said several trust ports were developing privatisation plans, with Dover’s plans the most advanced.
Dover said: “The government has recognised the strategic importance of Dover to both our local region and to UK plc as a whole.
“The port of Dover has ambitious plans for redevelopment and regeneration to unlock value for the local community and facilitate the predicted growth in UK trade flows.
“In line with government guidelines, we are currently considering a proposal which will allow us to deliver our plans, releasing value and benefits for the port and local community, our stakeholders, and the nation.”
The other ports mentioned in the document are Tyne, Harwich Haven, Milford Haven, Poole and Shoreham.
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