Episode

Over from Dover: how is the EU entry-exit system working at the UK's main ferry port?

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Simon Calder's Independent Travel Podcast
Published
May 12, 2026
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Summary

Chief executive of the Port of Dover, Doug Bannister, tells me about the investment made in preparing for the digital borders scheme in a location where frontier controls are "juxtaposed" – you check into France while still on British soil. And how is the half-term getaway looking? This podcast is free, as is Independent Travel's weekly newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.