The strike in Calais lasts until 5 pm, therefore P&O has suspended its Calais-Dover ferry services between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
#POCalais #PODover – We regret to inform you that sailings are currently suspended due to a National day of Action in France. We expect this to last until 17:00 CET.
— P&O Ferries Updates (@POferriesupdate) February 9, 2023
While DFDS isn’t suspending its services, the ferry operator has warned its freight service customers to expect severe disruptions:
Calais industrial action update pic.twitter.com/U01XPAOSDp
— DFDSChnlFreight (@DFDSChnlFreight) February 9, 2023
DFDS has added that freight traffic is currently free-flowing into the port of Dunkerque, and all services on this route operate normally.
DUNKERQUE
Freight traffic is currently free flowing into the port.
Dunkerque – Dover check-in time:
16:00
Please be assured ALL departures between Dover<>Dunkerque unaffected by industrial action and will operate its normal schedule in order to support our valued customers. pic.twitter.com/Yz3iz0Ykca— DFDSChnlFreight (@DFDSChnlFreight) February 9, 2023
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