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MS Hamburg arrives at the Port of Poole on her maiden visit

Poole Harbour Commissioners proudly welcomed the cruise ship MS Hamburg on her maiden visit to the Port of Poole on Wednesday, 9 October. Operated by Plantours... READ MORE »

Warm welcome for MS Deutschland as the Port of Poole hosts this season's first cruise vessel

The Port of Poole’s 2022 cruise season is officially under way. MS Deutschland, a 520-guest vessel operated by German-based company Phoenix Reisen, became the first... READ MORE »

Blown up twice, shot once and now Dave is in the hottest of hot seats at the Port of Poole

“I’ve been blown up twice and shot once. It tends to put life into perspective.” So says Dave Laut, Port Safety & Security Manager at Poole Harbour... READ MORE »

First freight shipment set to arrive on ‘Brexit buster’ direct Morocco to Poole route shortly

A new direct shipping route from Tangier in Morocco to the Port of Poole - described as a 'Brexit Buster' - is due to get underway shortly. The first shipment will be 100... READ MORE »

“I'm a very lucky person to live and work in such a beautiful place” says 'juggler' Steve

Life as a Port Manager involves juggling many roles. It can also get pretty stressful at times. But Steve Moors has the perfect antidote. Stored in the drawer of his... READ MORE »

Cameras at the ready: World's largest square-rigged sailing vessel on maiden call to Poole

Golden Horizon, the world's largest square-rigged sailing vessel, is set to turn heads when she arrives in Poole this summer. The Port of Poole has unveiled its 2021... READ MORE »

Biz News round-up with Town & Country, PKF Francis Clark, Port of Poole and Platinum Skies

Telecoms company merges with IT business to offer complete package Bournemouth-based telecommunications company, Town & Country, has merged with IT specialists... READ MORE »

More than £2m invested by Dorset LEP in new trade office and border post at Port of Poole

More than £2m is being spent at the Port of Poole to more effectively manage and safeguard future trade between the European Union and the UK. Dorset LEP is investing... READ MORE »

'Brexit buster' direct shipping link announced between 'can-do' Port of Poole and Morocco

A 'Brexit buster' direct shipping route linking Poole and Morocco in North Africa is to be launched within the next few months. It will be the first operated by new... READ MORE »

Pelican proves popular as vessel linking Poole and Spain named best-performing freight ship

A freight-only ship linking Poole and Bilbao in Spain has become the best-performing freight vessel in the Brittany Ferries fleet. Pelican, which began service with the... READ MORE »