"Illegal migrants threaten future Channel transport"

According to Robert Keen (pictured), director of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), his members are increasingly reporting problems with stowaways, both at Eurotunnel’s French terminal and the ferry port of Calais. “In recent years, we had become accustomed to the images of illegal migrants trying to hide on board lorries to make the crossing, but lately the situation is getting completely out of hand,” says Keene. “Trailer services are under direct attack. To the extent that they endanger the safety of drivers, vehicles and cargo.”