# A20

Type: Company

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/a20
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## Timeline

- **2026-09-05**: Protesters block Port of Dover routes — Dozens of protesters in black and balaclavas block three separate locations, bringing all traffic entering the Port of Dover to a standstill.
- **2026-09-05**: Port of Dover confirms public order incident — The Port of Dover issues a statement on X confirming an ongoing public order incident affecting all routes in and out of the port and town, and says it is in contact with Kent Police.
- **2026-09-05**: National Highways reports congestion — National Highways reports four miles of congestion and delays of up to 45 minutes on the A20 in both directions between the A256 York Street and A2 Jubilee Way.
- **2026-09-05**: MP condemns protest — Mike Tapp, Labour MP for Dover and Deal, condemns the protest and says he is in contact with police.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Port of Dover Protest Halts 2.1M Freight Vehicle Route, 45-Min Delays
2026-09-05 12:09:40 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Unplanned public order disruption at the Port of Dover has shut all routes serving the UK's busiest ferry freight corridor. National Highways reports four miles of A20 congestion and up to 45-minute delays, hitting just-in-time goods flows into and out of the UK. Supply chain teams should activate contingency routing and expect knock-on delays.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/port-dover-protest-disrupts-freight-routes-supply

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