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 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]
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]
In November 2023, work was finished at a £2.2m border control post at the Port of Poole. [13]
The Port of Poole is a major destination the cruising, as well as for international trade for imports and exports of cargo. [14] A fishing industry is also present. [15]
It has been reported that the Port of Poole is a target for Illegal immigration to the United Kingdom. [16] In 2017, 18 migrants were found including children in a lorry. [17] In 2019, the then local MP for Poole, Robert Syms called on the government and the Minister of State for Immigration to provide more resources to deal with the issue. [18] The Port has a border control post.
The Port is used by Brittany Ferries. [19] and Condor Ferries. [20] The ferry crossing to Cherbourg in France is the shortest crossing of Brittany Ferries. [21] In the summer of 2020, the Cherbourg services were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [22] From mid April 2025 the port will also be served by DFDS Seaways. [23]
Poole Port also has a Border Force Post. [24]
The Port of Poole uses Optare MetroRiders for passengers commuting.
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