THE DLI-SUD PLATFORM: 145-HECTARE LOGISTICS PARK TO OPEN SOON

On 7 April 2015 Dunkerque-Port was granted the local authority decree
on Protected Species. This decree, a crucial step in the regulatory
process for all development projects, authorises the development of
the DLI-Sud (Dunkerque Logistique International Sud) logistics platform
in the Loon-Plage district of the Western Port.

The DLI-Sud project involves the development, by Dunkerque-Port, of a
multimodal platform to host logistics businesses. It will cover an area of
145.7 hectares and will be provided with road and rail links to meet the demands
of industrialists in the sector.

This project has been the focus of considerable attention in the implementation
of the environmental doctrine to «Avoid, Reduce and Offset», making
it a showcase for the Port’s know-how in the sustainable development of
the Industrial Port Area. Almost 9 ha of existing natural environments that
are home to some remarkable fauna and flora have been protected by a
redesign of the project in terms of sustainability.

Outside the area, nearly 30 hectares of diversified habitats will be recreated,
including wetlands, meadows and woodlands, favourable to a wide range
of plant and animal species.

The signing of the Protected Species decree marks a key stage in the development
process of the DLI-Sud logistics platform. The public enquiry in
progress will complete the project’s administrative approval procedure and
lead to the issuance of the «Water Law» decree which should allow the development
works to start at the beginning of 2016.

This means that nearly 145 hectares will be ready to host new logistics and
industrial installations during 2016.