From 2024 to 2025, the logistics sector in France is undergoing a period of intense transformation, marked by modernization initiatives, the strengthening of multimodal capacities, and a growing focus on sustainability. The port of Dunkirk, in particular, is establishing itself as a strategic hub for the French and European economies, thanks to large-scale projects and the diversification of its logistics activities.

The national and regional logistics context

Logistics in France continues to evolve in the face of several challenges, including the growth of international flows, the optimization of multimodal networks (rail, sea, road), and the transition to more environmentally friendly solutions.

In Hauts-de-France, this movement is manifested by enhanced coordination between logistics, industrial, and port stakeholders, with targeted action plans for 2025 aimed at boosting the regional ecosystem.

Logistics growth brings with it structural challenges such as the modernization of rail infrastructure and warehouses, as well as improving connectivity between industrial areas and major seaports.

These efforts are part of a broader European dynamic, in which French ports and hubs are seeking to strengthen their competitiveness in order to capture more global flows.

Dunkerque: a rapidly expanding logistics hub

The port of Dunkirk plays a central role in this development. In 2024, it returned to growth after a slight decline, with an overall increase in traffic and a notable increase in cross-Channel flows, reflecting its strategic importance for trade between France, Great Britain, and Ireland.

In terms of investment, several major projects are underway or have recently been launched. For example, a group has laid the foundation stone for a vast 55,000 m² multimodal logistics building, incorporating modern facilities, eco-friendly infrastructure, and an integrated rail link.

Similarly, major players in international logistics have opened new sites to boost storage and distribution capacity, thereby strengthening Dunkirk’s position as a leading European logistics hub. Dunkirk: Creative Energy.

Furthermore, collaboration with global operators illustrates a significant diversification of port activities: a logistics center dedicated to new vehicles is under development, with the aim of increasing import and export volumes by 2025.

Finally, projects to improve modal connections, including a cross-Channel rail terminal to reduce dependence on road transport and freight transport, are planned to improve efficiency and support decarbonization goals.

For Marquis Transport et Logistique

In this context, Marquis Transports et Logistique perfectly illustrates French expertise, supporting companies and partners with reliable and efficient solutions that optimize every stage of the transport chain.

Thanks to players such as Marquis, French logistics continues to modernize and respond effectively to the growing needs of global trade.