Operators

Efficient and multi-skilled operators

At the Port of Boulogne, the leading operators combine the roles of consignee, forwarding agent and handler, and are grouped into craft union.
They have the computer and electronic data transmission resources to facilitate customs clearance and cargo tracking, making the Port of Boulogne highly reliable.

The forwarding agents take care of organising goods transportation and customs operations.
Boulogne Hub Terminal is a transport logistics company offering a range of transport, handling, storage, import and export services to the operators.

The consignees are the ship owners’ representatives at the port. They defend their interests and negotiate contracts on behalf of owners.
The companies Boulogne Hub Terminal, Philippe Demonchy and ASA (Associated Shipping Agencies) offer consignee services.

The handlers organise and carry out loading and unloading operations, under the control of the ship crews.
The companies Boulogne Hub Terminal, Holcim Clinker, SMCL and ASA (Associated Shipping Agencies) carry out handling operations for ships docking at the Port of Boulogne-sur-Mer.

The shipsuppliers manage the storage of products and shipsupply, consisting in providing goods intenetd to be consumed on board a vessel, for the needs of the crew or the ship's maintenance. The companie Ghesquiers JPG carry out supplying in the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer.