France seaport freight traffic: Dieppe
France seaport freight traffic: Dieppe stood at 1.45 million tonnes in 2025, according to SDES – Service des données et études statistiques (Ministère de la Transition écologique). It is one of the indicators in the Freight transport (annual) table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2002 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Freight transport (annual) table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross tonnage by port | |||||||||||
| Dieppe | 1.45 | 1.26 | 1.32 | 1.49 | 1.19 | 1.47 | 1.6 | 1.64 | 1.84 | 2.07 | |
| Ajaccio | 1.38 | 1.32 | 1.31 | 1.48 | 1.41 | 1.42 | 1.61 | 1.64 | 1.68 | 1.53 |
Understanding france seaport freight traffic: Dieppe
Quantifying maritime freight handled at cross-channel terminals situated along the Alabaster coast, this series tracks the total mass of goods in million tonnes moving through local harbor infrastructure. The scope embraces rolled freight, passenger transport vehicles carrying cargo, and traditional break-bulk commodities, leaving out landlocked rail transit that bypasses the docks. Contrasted with deep-sea oceanic terminals, this measure emphasizes short-distance maritime corridors, agricultural exports, and ferry-based logistics connecting the mainland to nearby islands.
Users should note that shifts in shipping line deployment or alterations in ferry timetables can create structural breaks in the historical series. Comparing these figures with major load-center ports requires caution, as short-sea ferry operations respond to different economic drivers than intercontinental container shipping. Reviewing annual trends helps analysts isolate persistent shifts in cross-channel commerce from temporary disruptions caused by weather or regulatory changes at the border.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this metric include foot passengers traveling through the port?
- Passenger counts are excluded; the series strictly measures the physical weight of freight and commercial transport vehicles.
- Why does this port exhibit different traffic patterns than southern hubs?
- Operations are heavily concentrated on short-sea shipping routes and cross-channel trade rather than Mediterranean or intercontinental corridors.
- How do regulatory adjustments affect the reported figures?
- Changes in border inspection procedures for cross-channel freight can alter transit times and influence annual cargo volumes.