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    Local presence

    Your shipping container specialist in Dunkerque

    Dunkerque is France's 3rd-largest port and the country's leading rail freight hub. 460 industrial companies share the basin: ArcelorMittal, petrochemicals, food processing, port logistics, and now battery gigafactories (Verkor, ProLogium). 25km away, the Gravelines power plant is preparing to build two EPR2 reactors. 30,000 industrial jobs are expected by 2030.

    We deliver to Dunkerque and throughout Nord from the Port of Dunkerque, no middleman. Permanent stock, recent containers, prices aligned with France's 3rd-largest port.

    • 460+industrial companies in the Dunkerque basin
    • 30 000jobs to be created by 2030 in industry, construction, and logistics
    • 48Mtof freight handled by the Port of Dunkerque in 2025
    • 747 000TEU of containers handled in 2025 (+14%)
    Local sectors

    Why Dunkerque businesses choose our containers

    The Dunkerque basin brings together sectors with radically different storage needs: heavy steelmaking, petrochemicals, port logistics, food processing, and large-scale projects like the gigafactories and Gravelines' EPR2 reactors. Facing industrial sites with fast turnarounds, strict safety standards, and limited land, businesses in the region use containers to secure raw materials, chemical products, and site equipment without permanent infrastructure.

    Dry Containers
    Dry containers24 models

    Dry Containers

    Standard Dry container ISO 6346 (10 to 45 feet), for dry storage, export and general logistics.

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    Industry

    Secure raw material storage for steelmaking in Dunkerque

    A maintenance shutdown at ArcelorMittal Dunkerque: three weeks, 1,500 contractors on site, specialized tools to bring out and then put away. Internal covered space is saturated. Building an extension takes a year. The subcontractor has 10 days to find storage near the blast furnace.

    A 40ft High Cube offers 76m³ of enclosed, locked space, deployable within 48 hours on an industrial hardstand. It withstands dust, splashes, and bad weather. For an offsite maintenance workshop, line up two or three and connect the openings. Dismantled after the job, back to the depot.

    Shipping Containers
    Shipping containers32 models

    Shipping Containers

    ISO 6346 shipping containers (Standard and High Cube), for export, storage and logistics.

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    Import-export

    Storage and transit for port logistics in Dunkerque

    747,000 TEU pass through Dunkerque every year. Between unloading and final delivery, cargo has to be unstuffed, sorted, repalletized, and held while waiting for a truck. Freight forwarders need buffer zones right next to the quay — not 30km away in the back zone. A standard warehouse is too far, too costly, too slow to build.

    A used container makes a buffer zone for a few hundred euros a month. It sets down on the hardstand, no foundation or permit needed. Dry version for packaged goods, Reefer version for fresh goods. Goods protected, flow streamlined, land cost cut down.

    Dry Containers
    Dry containers24 models

    Dry Containers

    Standard Dry container ISO 6346 (10 to 45 feet), for dry storage, export and general logistics.

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    Construction

    Site accommodation and equipment storage for construction in Dunkerque

    The port's CAP 2020 program (€300M in works), the Verkor gigafactory, the ProLogium gigafactory, Gravelines' future EPR2 reactors: the Dunkerque area is overloaded with construction projects. Each site runs for months, far from urban zones, exposed to sea wind and theft. Equipment is expensive, and replacing it delays crews.

    A locked 20ft container protects tools, cabling, and consumables. Corten steel resists saline corrosion. A fitted-out version serves as site accommodation: changing rooms, break room, office. On a site that changes every 6 months, the container goes on the truck and moves on. No installation lost.

    Specialist Containers
    Special containers64 models

    Specialist Containers

    Specialized containers for non-standard access, bulk cargo, dense loads, OOG and regulated materials.

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    Chemicals

    Chemical product storage for petrochemicals in Dunkerque

    Polymers, solvents, lubricants, industrial gases: Dunkerque's chemical industry handles materials subject to ICPE regulations (classified facilities for environmental protection). Mandatory containment, forced ventilation, separation of incompatible materials. Open-air storage is prohibited. Building a compliant facility takes 12 to 18 months and costs a lot.

    A modified container with a built-in containment tray and forced ventilation meets ICPE requirements. Corten steel resistant to corrosive agents, partitions to separate incompatible products. Set it down next to the production unit, cut down on hazardous transfers. Compliant, fast, relocatable.

    Reefer Containers
    Refrigerated containers22 models

    Reefer Containers

    Reefer container with active cooling unit, −25/+25 °C ATP range, for the cold chain.

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    Agri-food

    Cold storage for food processing in Dunkerque

    Clarebout Potatoes produces 1,400 tonnes of fries a day in Dunkerque. Coca-Cola, Cémoi, Lesieur manufacture here. UGPBAN imports Caribbean bananas through the port. All share the same risk: a cold room breakdown over a weekend, and dozens of tonnes head to the skip. The cold chain forgives nothing.

    A Reefer container holds -25°C to +25°C at controlled temperature. It plugs into a standard 380V outlet. Delivered within 48 hours, it absorbs a production peak, replaces a broken-down cold room, or buffers stock before shipping. No construction, no line stoppage.

    Dry Containers
    Dry containers24 models

    Dry Containers

    Standard Dry container ISO 6346 (10 to 45 feet), for dry storage, export and general logistics.

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    Energy

    Equipment storage for energy and nuclear power in Dunkerque

    Gravelines is Europe's most powerful nuclear power plant, 25km from Dunkerque. The two upcoming EPR2 reactors will mobilize thousands of workers over ten years. The maintenance shutdowns already underway require considerable volumes of calibrated tooling, PPE, and spare parts — all to be stored under strict access control. Traceability errors are not an option.

    A closed, locked shipping container compliant with restricted-access zone (ZAP) rules provides dry, confined space next to the controlled area. It serves as a tool store, a changing-room airlock, or PPE storage depending on fit-out. Deployable within 48 hours, removable at the end of the shutdown. Proven robustness in heavy industrial environments.

    Port access

    Dunkerque and the Port of Dunkerque: your direct access to shipping containers

    The Port of Dunkerque — a leading container hub

    Dunkerque is France's 3rd-largest port by tonnage (48Mt in 2025, +5%). Container traffic reached 747,000 TEU in 2025, up 14% over the year. The port runs 24/7 with no tidal constraints — a rarity on the north European coast.

    We source at the terminals, no middleman. The result for Dunkerque businesses: continuously refreshed stock, aligned prices, delivery right at the city center. The CAP 2020 program will double capacity with a second terminal expected in 2029.

    Transport routes and access to Dunkerque

    Dunkerque benefits from complete multimodal access. The port is directly connected to Europe's road, rail, and river networks. It's France's leading rail freight hub, with 10 million tonnes a year on the port rail network. The Dunkerque-Escaut canal allows 3,000-tonne barges to navigate to all of Hauts-de-France and Belgium.

    Transport routes and access to Dunkerque
    Mode Route Detail
    Road A16 (E42) East-West route: Calais, Belgium, Pas-de-Calais. Direct access to the port.
    Road A25 (E40) North-South route: Lille (45 min), Paris (3h). A1 connection.
    Road A26 Link toward Saint-Omer, Arras, eastern France.
    Rail Port freight network (100km of track) 10Mt/year of rail freight. Container link to Bonneuil (Paris) and Marseille. Rail-road terminal to Italy (Modalis, 2026).
    Waterway Dunkerque-Escaut Canal (large gauge) 3,000-tonne barges. Connection to Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Rhine network.
    Sea Cross-Channel and international lines Ferry links to Dover, Ireland. CMA CGM container services (Asia, Africa, Middle East), MSC.

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions — Containers in Dunkerque

    Find answers to the most common questions about our containers and services.

    What is the price of a shipping container in Dunkerque?

    A used 20ft container starts around €1,500 to €2,500. A 40ft container ranges from €2,000 to €3,800. Price varies by condition (new, used, last-trip) and delivery distance. As Dunkerque is a major port, prices here are among the most competitive in France. Request a quote for an exact price.

    What is the delivery time for a container in Dunkerque?

    Delivery takes place within 48 to 72 hours from the Port of Dunkerque. Transport is provided by container truck. For businesses located directly in the port area, the lead time can be even shorter.

    Do I need a permit to install a container in Dunkerque?

    Regulations depend on Dunkerque's local zoning plan (PLU). A container installed temporarily (less than 3 months) generally doesn't require authorization. Beyond that, a prior declaration or a building permit may be required. Check with Dunkerque's town hall or the Urban Community's planning department.

    Can I buy a used container in Dunkerque?

    Yes. National Conteneur offers used, last-trip, and new containers. A used container offers excellent value for industrial storage. "Last-trip" refers to a container that has made only one sea voyage: nearly new, at a reduced price. All our containers are inspected before delivery.

    What container sizes are available in Dunkerque?

    We offer standard sizes: 20ft (6.06m × 2.44m × 2.59m — 33m³), 40ft (12.19m × 2.44m × 2.59m — 67m³), and 40ft High Cube (12.19m × 2.44m × 2.90m — 76m³). Reefer (refrigerated) containers are also available in 20ft and 40ft. Special formats (Open Top, Flat Rack) are available on request.

    Do you deliver throughout Nord?

    Yes. We deliver throughout the Nord department: Dunkerque, Grande-Synthe, Gravelines, Coudekerque-Branche, Loon-Plage, the industrial-port area, as well as Calais, Saint-Omer, Lille, and all towns along the coast and inland. The industrial zones of Petite-Synthe, Grande-Synthe, and the port industrial zone are covered as a priority.