Multipurpose port · France
Port of Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a multipurpose port on the North Sea in France (Northern Europe & Atlantic). Below: key facts, how it connects with Vietnam and what to prepare when shipping through it.
Key facts
- Country / territory
- France
- UN/LOCODE
- FRDKK
- Port type
- Multipurpose port
- Region
- Northern Europe & Atlantic
- Waters
- North Sea
- Coordinates
- 51.03°N, 2.20°E
- Container throughput
- No verified figure published here
- Local name
- Dunkerque
About the port of Dunkirk
Dunkirk is a multipurpose port handling a mix of containers, general and project cargo and bulk commodities. Container services are typically regional or feeder connections rather than direct long-haul calls.
Role in trade with Vietnam
Asia–North Europe is a core East–West trade lane. Routing via the Suez Canal or around the Cape of Good Hope depends on the carrier’s current network and security assessment for the Red Sea.
Sea routes and transit times from Vietnam
We have not published a sample voyage to Dunkirk yet. Typical options from Vietnam are direct regional services or transshipment via a major hub; ask us for current schedules.
Shipping lines
Most global carriers and regional lines serve this region. We check current services and space for your shipment when quoting. All shipping lines →
Customs and documentation tips
- Make sure the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and customs declaration show consistent descriptions, HS codes, quantities and weights.
- Agree the Incoterms® rule and who arranges freight, insurance and destination charges before booking.
- Choose the bill of lading type (original, telex release or sea waybill) according to the payment terms with your buyer or supplier.
- Declare the verified gross mass (VGM) of each container before the carrier’s cut-off, as required by SOLAS.
- Check destination import requirements early: licences, product standards, labelling, fumigation or phytosanitary certificates where applicable.
- For the European Union, entry summary declarations under the ICS2 system must be filed before loading.
Vietnam has free trade agreements with France that may reduce import duties with a valid proof of origin: EVFTA. Vietnam’s free trade agreements →
Frequently asked questions about Dunkirk
Where is the port of Dunkirk?
Dunkirk is in France, on the North Sea, in the Northern Europe & Atlantic shipping region.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dunkirk?
The UN/LOCODE commonly used for Dunkirk is FRDKK. Check the exact terminal or location code required by the carrier when booking.
How long does sea freight take from Vietnam to Dunkirk?
It depends on the routing and whether the service is direct or via transshipment. Contact us for current schedules from Hai Phong, Cat Lai or Cai Mep.
What documents are needed to ship via Dunkirk?
Usually a commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading, plus any certificates required by the destination (origin, phytosanitary, fumigation, licences). Advance cargo filings may apply before loading.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Dunkirk?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Dunkirk through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking. Data as of October 2026.