Dunkerque-Port is committed to improve the environmental footprint of maritime transport

Dunkirk-Port has just joined the 'Getting to Zero' Coalition, in order to support the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. The ambition of this Coalition is to contribute to the objective set by the IMO (International Maritime Organization) for maritime transport of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050 (compared to 2008 levels).

 

 

 

To achieve this, the Coalition aims, through its membership, to bring into service zero-emission, commercially viable ocean-going vessels by 2030, themselves powered by zero-emission fuels. This membership marks a further step in Dunkirk-Port's commitment to its customers in the maritime sector and underlines its desire to act on their energy demand by supporting them in reducing their own emissions.

 

 

 

Stéphane Raison, Chairman of the Management Board of Dunkirk-Port, comments on this membership: "By joining the 'Getting to Zero' Coalition, we wish to support innovation and participate in concerted action by all stakeholders in the sector, thus helping to reduce the carbon footprint of maritime transport more efficiently. The Port of Dunkirk aims to install low-carbon (LNG) and zero-carbon (Hydrogen, DME, renewable electricity) energy production plants on its territory. ) over the next 5 years to power ships fitted with a new engine. "

 

 

 

 

The port of Dunkirk is the 3rd largest French port. It is ranked 7th port in the North European Range which stretches from Le Havre (France) to Hamburg (Germany). It is also the leading French port for the import of fruit in containers and the leading French rail freight hub as well as the 2nd French port for trade with Great Britain.