Dover-Calais ferries face ‘major disruption’ as a result of port workers’ strike

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy D-Day veterans returning from northern France face fresh travel problems today, with port workers at Calais walking out and disrupting ferries to Dover. The Port of Calais warns of the risk of “major disruption” during the strike, which is due to continue until 11pm British time on Friday. We thank you for your patience.” The Port of Dover has warned travellers: of a “widely followed strike” at the French port, saying: “This means that potentially limited traffic and vessels will be allowed into or out of Calais Port. “Customers are advised to contact their chosen ferry operator before travelling.” DFDS Ferries says it anticipates “disruption to our services” and says: “All affected customers are being contacted directly.” P&O Ferries says: “Our teams will do their best to limit the disruption but if you are due to travel, please come prepared for a potential wait.” LeShuttle services through the Channel Tunnel between Calais and Folkestone are unaffected.