Dover Port warns trade disruption could return this summer

Port is hugely important port for Irish exports and imports, despite the opening of direct sea routes to France

Lorries queue on the A20 near Dover in Kent last year after a police operation in the port resulted in traffic congestion on nearby roads and the deployment of Operation Stack. 

Trade disruption could return if British holidaymakers head for European summer breaks, the head of Britain's biggest port said, calling on the UK government to urgently reconsider funding to redevelop Dover to prevent long-term damage.

Dover is a hugely important port for Irish exports and imports into the continent, despite the opening of direct sea routes to France.