Hauliers are unable to reach the UK due to a
strike by ferry staff in Calais and a rush for ferry tickets at other
crossings. For example, it is reportedly impossible to book a ferry
. Waiting times are running to over a day.
Calais is currently inaccessible due to strikes by ferry staff. To
prevent traffic congestion, the access road from Belgium has now also been closed.
Many haulage firms are diverting to Hoek van Holland to make the
make the crossing, but maximum capacity has been reached there too.
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Ferry staff in Calais have once again announced industrial action for tomorrow
. This means that waiting times for drivers could increase significantly,
sometimes as long as a day. Given the heat, this could lead to dangerous situations. It is therefore
to carry plenty of water with you.
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