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CountryFrance
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeCoastal (Tide Gates)
Channel Depth20.1 m
Lat51.0667
Lng2.3500
Classificationbulk_202606
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About This Seaport
Unlike the more general-cargo and Ro/Ro-focused Port Est, the western basin of Dunkirk (Port Ouest) is the harbour's heavy-industrial and energy zone on the North Sea. Water depths of around 20 m allow it to handle Capesize bulk carriers and large tankers across its deep-water quays. Its deep-water ore terminal takes the roughly 7.9 million tonnes of iron ore a year feeding the ArcelorMittal steelworks, alongside liquid bulk and the LNG terminal handling 8.2 million tonnes. Container liner traffic is effectively absent here, being concentrated at the Port Est container terminal. Hinterland links run via motorway, rail and inland waterways toward northern France and the Belgian-German industrial regions. For containerised or Ro/Ro cargo, shippers use Dunkirk Port Est, Le Havre or Antwerp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the port of Dunkerque Port Ouest located?▼
The port of Dunkerque Port Ouest is located in France (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Dunkerque Port Ouest?▼
Dunkerque Port Ouest is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Tide Gates).
What is the channel depth of Dunkerque Port Ouest?▼
The channel depth of Dunkerque Port Ouest is 20.1 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.06667, 2.35000
Channel depth: 20.1 m
Transit time routes from Dunkerque Port Ouest
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