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BIFA YFN – Behind the Scenes Tour of The Port of Dover

July 2, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at Europe’s busiest ferry port?

Then why not invite one of your young colleagues to join us for an exclusive, interactive, behind-the-scenes tour of The Port of Dover.

The Port is a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade, handling annually more than 11.7 million passengers, 2.5 million lorries and berths, approximately 17,500 ships each year, including the largest ferries afloat today.

Together with its unrivalled road links connecting the port to distribution hubs in Kent, the Midlands and elsewhere in the UK, Dover handles more freight lorries than all other UK ports combined.

There will be an opportunity for delegates to field questions and they will leave with a better understanding of the port’s importance within Europe, and see first-hand the development taking place.

ITINERARY

10.00               Registration – Harbour House, Car Park

10.15               Travel to Western Docks

10.25               Welcome and Introductions – MOTIS, Western Docks

10:35               Tour of MOTIS & Border Force facilities

12.00               Lunch in MOTIS Café

13.15               Travel to Harbour House

13.30               Travel to Eastern Docks

13.45               Visit Border Force examination facilities, Terminal Control and Emergency Co-ordination Centre (ECC)

15.45               Return to Harbour House via White Cliffs viewpoint (weather dependant)

16.30               Depart

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Numbers are restricted to 17 people, so only register if you know you can make it.
  • Part of this event may take place outside; appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear is essential.
  • This is a working port and attendees are expected to follow health and safety instructions at all times.
  • Please bring your own Hi-Viz if you have one

This FREE event is ONLY open to employees (under the age of 32 or new to the industry) of BIFA member companies. You can find out if your company is a BIFA member HERE.

Your attendance is only confirmed by registering via Eventbrite HERE

Remember to save this event in your calendar after booking your ticket.

 

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