The CALAIS PORT 2015 development scheme will increase the current capacity of the port with the creation of a new sea dock north of the existing port facilities, fully compliant with the environmental requirements of the site.
The Calais Port 2015 project is backed by the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Regional Council, owner of the Port of Calais.
The scheme is in response to a twin challenge: to be capable of berthing the next generation of ferries and ro-ro ships, and cope with the increase in traffic forecast for the 2020 / 2025 timeline by installing state-of-the-art port facilities on land reclaimed from the sea.
The facilities :
-A seawall 2500 m long will be built to shelter 110 hectares of dock area. The entrance channel will be dredged to a depth of 13 m.
- 90 hectares of new quayage will be gained using dredging fill produced when excavating the dock area.
- A quayside rail terminal will be built between the two basins in the port.
The overall cost of the Port 2015 project is € 400 million.
The project is perfect for modal shifts in pre- and post-carriage
The new quayage will provide the space required for the efficient integration of intermodal rail-road-sea infrastructures (Rolling and Sea Highways).
These facilities will provide opportunities for the development of Short Sea Shipping.
This project is part of the port’s diversification policy, but fully respects its rationale of sustainable development.
Scheduling
- 2009/2010 : Public Debate – Timeliness and usefulness of the project identified by the National Public Debate Commission (CNDP)
- 2011/2012 : Public Inquiry – Work Permit – Transfer of the maritime domain from the State
- 2013/2014 : Finalisation of the technical studies – Launch of tenders for work
- 2014/2017: Infrastructure work (seawall, dock, entrance channel, quayage) and facilities (piers, roads, buildings, etc.)
- 2017/2018 : First berths enter service
