Dover - Dunkirk
Cut-off times
Accompanied transport
2 hours before departure
Unaccompanied transport
2 hours before departure
Hazardous goods
2 hours before departure
Abnormal loads
2 hours before departure
Livestock
2 hours before departure
See the procedure for drop-off and collection of unaccompanied trailers here.
Please note that a standard freight unit must be fitted with sufficient points to allow the unit to be adequately secured whilst on board the vessel, which is a minimum of 4 suitable lashing points, in accordance with the rules governing securing of cargo at sea as issued by the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency under regulation number MGN 418 (M).
Dover terminal
Address
Eastern Docks, Dover Kent, CT16 1J United Kingdom
Port code: GB003250
Opening hours
24/7
Contact
Dunkirk terminal
Address
Port 5670 Terminal Car Ferry Route de la Maison Blanche F-59279 Loon-Plage, Dunkirk France Port code: FR620001
Opening hours
24/7
Contact
Service charges
MGO BAF charges per lane metre
For further information on BAF surcharges, or to request a monthly email update, please contact the freight sales department for the eastern English Channel.
December | January |
|---|---|
€1.53 | €1.23 |
£1.34 | £1.08 |
ETS
The Emissions Trading System (ETS) aims to create a financial incentive for shipping companies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Types of cargo
Trailers
Reefer trailers
Hazardous goods
Self-drives
Hazardous goods
Explosives 1.4
Flammable gases 2
Flammable liquids 3
Flammable solids 4
Oxidizing substances 5.1
Toxic substances 6.1
Corrosive substances 8
Miscellaneous dangerous substances 9
Abnormal loads
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Frequently asked questions
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Priority lane service
During the busy periods, a limited amount of vessel space will be available to freight customers who are willing to pay an additional fee of €20 or £20 to depart on an earlier sailing.
Security advice
We have worked to improve our security by installing double security fencing to the whole perimeter of the Dunkirk terminal, which complies with the ISPS regulations. Therefore, along with the additional number of security personnel and improved camera systems, DFDS continue to support prevention of clandestine activity as much as we possibly can. You can see more information below:
Let us help with hazardous goods
We know that shipping hazardous goods can be an administrative burden. It shouldn’t be - which is why we offer the following:
- Hazardous DGN pre-shipment advisement service
- Hazardous labels available to purchase at the port
- Please be advised that the new IMDG amdt 41-22 will be compulsory from the 1st January 2024. For your guidance, you can find a summary of the changes here.
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