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  Dover's port traffic will continue to rise due to its geographic location. The development of the second ferry terminal is based on long-term traffic forecasts. Whilst the recession has had an impact on traffic, and hence the development timescale, the traffic growth will come. That's why the port development and wider regeneration plans are inextricably linked. The challenge is to ensure that the town gains the benefit of this growth. Roger's quite right that the vision and long term picture appears to be well in hand, although I think it's fair to say that townsfolk are sceptical about delivery. There's certainly a need for stimulus in the current economic environment, which is precisely why I also started a separate thread about the AIDAblu's regular port of call visits. We're looking a gift horse in the mouth (is that the right expression?). Unlike the ferry traffic which is transiting through the town (although could of course be persuaded back with more marketing), passengers on cruise ships visiting the town are a captive audience.

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