Ferries Leaving Dover Half-Empty Amid Operation Brock Chaos
Thousands of truckers have spent a second freezing night stuck in Operation Brock jams on the M20. But here’s the shocker – ferries are STILL sailing out of Dover half-empty, despite hundreds of desperate drivers queued up to get in.
Major System Outage Blamed, Not P&O Crisis
Contrary to popular belief, the mess isn’t just about the P&O drama. Our exclusive source reveals the real culprit: a major outage in the Economic Operators Registration Identification (EORI) system. This vital database, crucial for port access, keeps failing – leaving drivers without the necessary passes.
GVMS Glitch Sparks Havoc at Dover
“The GVMS went down overnight, came back for an hour, then crashed again,” our insider said. Without a valid EORI, drivers are being turned away at check-in, causing chaos to spiral. Before P&O’s troubles hit, the system was barely coping – then one minor tourist glitch pushed everything over the edge.
Delays Will Drag On, Customs Silent
To move goods through GVMS ports, firms or drivers must register using a Government Gateway User ID and a GB EORI number. But the system that issues these is collapsing, leaving many stuck without essential port passes. Our source warns the delays could last days.
We’ve approached Customs and Border Force for comment but had no response at this time.
