Today, Dunkirk is opening a new chapter in its history, drawing on its creative and industrial strength, international outlook and the many assets across the region. As France's third-largest port in terms of traffic, Dunkirk's industrial port zone is expanding constantly. The expected tripling of container traffic over the next decade will lead to a massive increase in the number of heavy goods vehicles in the port area by 2035. And with the creation of 20,000 direct jobs generated by the establishment of various companies, the port needs more than ever to plan for responsible growth in the interests of all stakeholders.

The Grand Port Maritime de Dunkerque has embarked on a considerable development program, illustrated by the setting up of numerous industrial sites (Verkor and Prologium battery gigafactories, XTC Orano, SNF Flocryl, Clarebout potatoes).

Alongside this land development, the region has already demonstrated its pioneering role in clean energy, with the future setting up of the Graveline EPR and an offshore wind farm, as well as the construction of 2 green hydrogen production units. The private sector is also playing its part, with considerable investment in the hydrogen-powered carbon draw-down of steel mills.