The Port of Dover Cargo Ltd is proud to announce it has successfully retained its certification to the BRCGS Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, achieving an improved grade of A.

This renewed certification under Category 01 for Chilled and Frozen Food within the Temperature Controlled Storage Standard reflects the Port’s ongoing commitment to maintaining robust food safety, quality, and operational excellence standards. The improved grading highlights continued enhancements across processes, infrastructure, and quality management systems.

The BRCGS Global Standard remains an internationally recognised benchmark, providing assurance to customers and stakeholders that the Port operates in line with rigorous industry requirements. The latest certification reinforces Dover’s role as a critical gateway for temperature-sensitive goods entering the UK.

Alison Hall, Head of Business Development at Port of Dover Cargo, commented: “We are delighted to have once again secured our BRCGS certification and to see continued progression in our grading. This achievement reflects the dedication of our teams to continuously improve and adapt to the evolving needs of our customers and the wider supply chain. Our focus remains on delivering reliable, high-quality services that support the safe and efficient movement of perishable goods.”

Oliver Hynes, Product Director – Food and Packaging at AMTIVO, added: “Port of Dover Cargo’s achievement of an A grade in their latest BRCGS audit is a strong endorsement of their commitment to continual improvement and the consistent application of robust food safety practices across the organisation. This is a significant accomplishment, and the team should be proud of the standards they have achieved and maintained. At Amtivo, we are pleased to support the Port of Dover as they continue to strengthen their systems, performance, and compliance for their customers and stakeholders.”

The Port continues to invest in its Temperature-Controlled Storage and Distribution Centre, ensuring it meets the highest operational and technological standards. These ongoing improvements enable the Port to safeguard product integrity while supporting importers with efficient, secure handling solutions.

This renewed certification and improved grading further strengthen the Port of Dover Cargo’s position as a trusted partner in temperature-controlled logistics, underpinning its role in supporting UK food security and global trade.

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Notes to editors

• The Port of Dover is closing the gap every day between the UK and the world by connecting trade, travel, visitors and communities locally-globally, collaborating with local and international partners to create a more seamless, sustainable and tech-enabled port. 

• As the UK’s busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade, Dover handles £144 billion of trade per year, 33% of UK trade in goods with the EU and welcomes over 11 million passengers. 

• Dover is also an award-winning cruise port, delivering world class travel and visitor experiences to over 20 cruise lines each year. With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a new marina which is a major feature of the exciting waterfront development, and opportunities for further expansion in the future, Dover’s proud history dating back 400 years has a new modern twist.