The Port of Dover says it has done “absolutely everything” to prevent summer disruption linked to the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) for vehicles. In comments reported by multiple outlets, Port chief executive Doug Bannister argues that the port has taken steps to handle anticipated border-processing changes, despite continuing uncertainty around how smoothly the system will be implemented in practice.
One point highlighted by the London Evening Standard is that Bannister describes it as “very disappointing” that a new processing facility is not yet being used for cars. The reports frame this as a gap between the port’s readiness measures and the operational rollout for car processing. Other coverage focuses on the same overall message of preparation and contingency planning, reiterating that the port has carried out its preparations to manage expected summer pressures.
Overall, the reports present the port’s position: it claims extensive preparation for EES-related procedures, while citing ongoing limitations in the use of specific infrastructure for car traffic.
