THE Port of dunkirk is aiming to become the premier transshipment port in France as container handling figures continue to rise, reports London's Port Technology International.
In 2021, Dunkirk handled 652,000 TEU, three times the 2010 figures and up 41 per cent compared to 2020.
Dunkirk recently launched a container transshipment service from the ports to Bristol and Liverpool, allowing a full connection with the British Isles.
'When we examine figures, we can see container growth is guaranteed thanks to an increase in hinterland traffic. Goods are unloaded at Dunkirk and fed towards the British Isles and Ireland,' said Port of Dunkirk deputy chief executive Daniel Deschodt.
'The growth is a commitment we have taken on the side of our customers like CMA CGM to become the number one transshipment port in France,' said Mr Deschodt.
'Brexit should not prevent us to continue trading [to the UK],' added Maurice Georges, chief executive of Dunkirk Port,' said Mr Deschodt.
'Our container services connected to British site allows us to be the top transshipment port, which is key to the development of marine traffic.'
The port aims to reach 750,000 TEU by 2022.
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In 2021, Dunkirk handled 652,000 TEU, three times the 2010 figures and up 41 per cent compared to 2020.
Dunkirk recently launched a container transshipment service from the ports to Bristol and Liverpool, allowing a full connection with the British Isles.
'When we examine figures, we can see container growth is guaranteed thanks to an increase in hinterland traffic. Goods are unloaded at Dunkirk and fed towards the British Isles and Ireland,' said Port of Dunkirk deputy chief executive Daniel Deschodt.
'The growth is a commitment we have taken on the side of our customers like CMA CGM to become the number one transshipment port in France,' said Mr Deschodt.
'Brexit should not prevent us to continue trading [to the UK],' added Maurice Georges, chief executive of Dunkirk Port,' said Mr Deschodt.
'Our container services connected to British site allows us to be the top transshipment port, which is key to the development of marine traffic.'
The port aims to reach 750,000 TEU by 2022.
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