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Dunkerque to build building plant

Dunkerque Multibulk Terminal is to set up a factory to produce construction materials at the port. It will consume 300,000 tonnes a year of raw materials from the Iberian Peninsula and neighbouring countries, imported on ships of 15,000 to 30,000 tonnes.   [+]

Fire destroys Dunkirk migrant camp

The troubled migrants’ camp at Grande-Synthe, near the port of Dunkirk – already earmarked by the French authorities for dismantling because of continued unrest - has been burned down. It was reported that the fire started as a result of a fight among some of the 1,500 occupants. At least ten ... [+]

Dunkerque signs customs deal

The port of Dunkerque has signed an agreement with the Regional Directorate of Customs and Excise to develop industrial, logistics and commercial services, speed up transit through and coordinate with transport operators at regional, national and international level.   [+]

Dunkirk leads French ports fightback

French ports are winning back their natural business and regaining their market share from foreign competitors, the boss of Dunkirk told a press conference in Lille on 12 January. The port of Dunkirk's container traffic hit a record 341,000teu in 2016, said chief executive Stefane Raison. At a press conference to ... [+]

Dunkirk opens ferry terminal

The Port of Dunkirk's new Channel Terminal is now operational. It was inaugurated on 17 March 2016, by DFDS executive vice-president, Peder Gellert Pedersen senior vice-president, Carsten Jensen (pictured, standing) and port officials. The new facilities include four freight check-in booths at the terminal entrance. Signage from the motorway has been ... [+]

Dunkerque to ‘reconquer’ its markets

Dunkerque wants to reconquer its natural hinterland in the container sector, the northern French port said in its strategic plan published on 26 November. At the same time, it will develop secure and temperature-controlled logistics, optimise consolidated transport and put in place the tools for successful development of container traffic. ... [+]

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