Channel blockade suspended by French fishermen
Thursday 16th April 2009, 8:44AM BST.
French fishermen have suspended their blockade of Calais, allowing cross-Channel ferry services to resume.
The protestors said they were lifting the blockade to consider a government offer over EU fishing quotas.
P&O Ferries said it hoped to clear a backlog of freight at Calais today.
Ferry firms are considering seeking compensation from the French government after passengers were hit by three days of disruption.
The ports of Dunkirk and Boulogne remain blockaded meanwhile.
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