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Empowering Exchange at Britain’s Busiest Port
In this episode of The Purposeful Strategist, Belden Menkus speaks with Doug Bannister, CEO of the Port of Dover, Europe’s busiest ferry port and a critical gateway for trade, travel, and tourism. Handling one-third of EU-UK commerce and facilitating £144 billion of trade annually, Dover is known for its unparalleled efficiency with inbound dwell times averaging just five minutes.
Doug shares how his role as CEO blends operational excellence with long-term strategic vision, balancing the demands of national infrastructure, local communities, and global supply chains. From defining a clear…
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