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Appointments

Hervé Martel has been reappointed as Chairman of the Executive Board of the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille-Fos (GPMM), by a decree published on 29…

Launch of a call for expressions of interest: ‘Logistics Innovation Programme 2025’

The Directorate-General for Enterprise (DGE) is launching a call for expressions of interest to identify an initial cohort of start-ups and SMEs offering innovative products…

UMEP Press Release – Port Agreement: New procedure for declaring gross mass (VGM) prior to entry into Le Havre terminals

Appointments

JULIEN PRÉVEL APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF SOGET Julien Prével has taken up the post of Chief Executive Officer of SOGET, succeeding Hervé Cornède. He…

The cruise industry is booming worldwide… except in France

The cruise industry experienced sustained growth in 2024, particularly driven by the boom in the US market. However, in France, it has seen a slight…

Armateurs de France, Gican and Ports de France launch the strategic plan for decarbonising the maritime sector

On 12 May 2025, the French maritime sector organisations Armateurs de France, GICAN and Ports de France officially launched the Strategic Plan for the Decarbonisation…

TLF has signed an agreement to promote access to employment for reservists in the transport and logistics sector

At the SITL, the TLF Union and the General Secretariat of the National Guard signed a partnership agreement. The aim of this agreement is to…

The ‘Alliance Premier’ marks Yang Ming’s return to Le Havre

The YM Wreath, a Yang Ming container ship, called at Le Havre on 7 May 2025, marking the Taiwanese shipping company’s return to the Normandy…

Port Agreement – Reminder: 7 days to go – new procedure for declaring the gross mass (VGM) prior to entry into Le Havre terminals

REMINDER: 7 days to go From 2 June 2025, the arrival of full containers at Le Havre’s port terminals operated by CNMP, GMP and TNMSC…

LNPN: Let’s work together for a sustainable future!

In previous editions of Instantanés, we introduced you to the communication campaign on the LNPN launched by UMEP. The proposed Paris–Normandy High-Speed Rail Link (LNPN)…

LH PORT CENTER: Summer tours!

  Friday 4 July, 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm: Food & maritime expertise at Cloche des Dockers (Chaussée Pondichéry) Immerse yourself in the world of…

UMEP: 50 years of commitment to the Port of Le Havre ⚓

On 22 October, the UMEP celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Transat Café L’Or. It was a moment filled with emotion and pride for the…

First zero-emission connection at Le Havre’s cruise terminal: a new era begins!

HAROPA PORT has reached a key milestone in its development and in its ability to accommodate ships. €32 million has been invested – notably thanks…

LH PORT CENTER: work experience placements for Year 9 pupils to discover careers in the port sector

The Havre Port Centre offers Year 9 pupils the opportunity to undertake their work experience placement at the heart of Le Havre’s port ecosystem. Over…

A look back at the 20th World Cities & Ports Conference – New York 2025

From 18 to 21 November 2025, New York hosted the 20th World Cities & Ports Conference, organised by the AIVP in partnership with the NYC…

LH Port Days 2025: 5 and 6 December at the Carré des Docks – Le Havre

Two days to discover the careers, training programmes and innovations shaping the future of the maritime, port and logistics sectors. This year’s event focuses on…