Cross-channel ferry services have reopened following a fresh blockade at the Port of Calais which disrupted the bank holiday journeys of thousands of passengers, reports The Guardian.
Ferry service operators P&O Ferries and DFDS Seaways both said services have resumed, however some were still subject to delays.
Passengers at the ports of Dover and Calais were left stranded for hours on Sunday when movements at the French port were suspended because of the protests.
The industrial action was carried out by disgruntled former staff of the now dissolved MyFerryLink, who used lifeboats to block ships from docking.
The mayor of Calais, Natacha Bouchart, said she regretted that the port had been taken “hostage”.
In the early hours of Monday DFDS Seaways tweeted: “Calais port has now reopened, normal service has resumed. All services are operating to the advertised scheduled with space available.”
P&O Ferries added: “Calais port has now re-opened for shipping movements. The Port of Dover is now open again – our services are subject to delays.”