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In a difficult economic and political context, Le Shuttle Freightcarried 121,939 trucks in December 2019, a decrease of 7% compared to December 2018.

A bi-national safety exercise is planned, with the French and British authorities during the night of 18th to 19th January 2020, resulting in a temporary service suspension.

In November 2019, Le Shuttle Freight carried 130,952 trucks, a decrease of 13% compared to November 2018, due both to the effect of stock piling in October in preparation for Brexit and to an unfavourable calendar. Since the beginning of the year, almost 1.5 million trucks have crossed with Le Shuttle Freight, a decrease of 6% compared to the same period in 2018.

In October 2019, Le Shuttle Freight traffic benefited from stock piling effect for a possible Brexit on 31 October and set a new all-time traffic record with 153,600 trucks transported, above October 2018 by 1% and beating the previous record (March 2019). Since the beginning of the year, more than 1.3 million trucks have crossed the Channel aboard Le Shuttle Freight.

In September 2019, Passenger Shuttles carried 238,119 vehicles, down slightly by 1% from September 2018 which is a strong performance given that 2018 was the best month of September since 1999. Since 1 January 2019, almost 2.1 million passenger vehicles have crossed the Channel with Le Shuttle, down 2% due to the delay and uncertainty around Brexit even though border controls will not be changed.

We are excited to launch our brand new mobile site*, available in 6 languages at driver.eurotunnelfreight.com providing essential customised information for drivers as they travel on our terminals.

In August 2019, Passenger Shuttles transported 373,084 passenger vehicles, up 3% compared to August 2018. This traffic was particularly strong at the end of the month, the last week of August representing a record with 86,904 vehicles transported. Since 1 January 2019, more than 1,8 million vehicles have crossed the Channel with Le Shuttle.