Founded in 1997 by Frédéric BARRA, SOGENA, BALGUERIE, SAGA and NORD CEREALES, BARRA SNM takes over from SNC VEUVE PAUL BARRA & FILS, whose know-how was established in the port of Dunkirk from the beginning of the 20th century.
Stevedoring is its exclusive activity.
Three intervention sites :
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On the East port, the company is specialized in discharging import copper and deals with regular lines with freight and tramping ships.
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On the Central port, BARRA SNM operates on the North Cereals site (importation, barges discharging, exportation). Through its subsidiary STE, on Escaut dock, the company manages the import/export terminal for Arcelor Mittal and G.T.S.I. steel products.
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On the West port, the company operates through another subsidiary, SSTD, on the RORO terminal of Transmanche. Norfolkline is its main client.