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Marseille

Marseille is a Mediterranean seaport-city in Southeast France, on the Gulf of Lion (golfe du Lion): second largest city in the country and a major port; it is managed by Grand Port Maritime de Marseille-GPMM (Marseille Fos Port Authority). Marseille is the home of CMA CGM, a global container transport and logistics company.

Marseille and Montreal ports sign five-year agreement

A first-ever five-year cooperation agreement was signed on November 25 between the ports of Marseille Fos and Montreal, charting the way forward for a new...

Sealogis is establish Marseille port logistics centre

Marseille, France (PortSEurope) November 26, 2020 – Sealogis is to establish its own logistics platform in the port of Marseille Fos consisting of 24,000...

CMA CGM to launch the TURKEY MED EXPRESS 2 connecting Turkey, Italy, France & Algeria

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the implementation of TMX 2 – TURKEY MED EXPRESS 2, the fastest ever maritime bridge between Turkey, Italy, France &...

Third Quarter 2020 Business Activity: Strong CMA CGM Group operating performance

Marked recovery in volumes transported in shipping and logistics activities. Increase in operating margin during the thirdquarter. Fleet entry of the flagship...

CMA CGM: bunkering of a new-generation LNG-powered container ships begins in Rotterdam

A pioneering decision to acquire a new generation of 26 liquefied natural gas-powered containerships – November 13, 2020 The CMA CGM Group has embarked...

Marseille port: J1 la passerelle – signing of the temporary occupancy agreement undertaking

As part of the determined effort of the Port of Marseilles Fos to give a fresh lease of life to the 25,500 m² J1 hangar, and following an international call...

CMA CGM JACQUES SAADE joins the fleet: the first 23,000 TEU vessel in the world to be powered by LNG

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 A pioneering technology aimed at preserving air quality and accelerating maritime transport’s energy transition. CMA CGM...

Marseille port present recovery plan

Within the framework of the economic revival and of support to the port activity, the whole area of the port is undertaking immediately applicable commercial...

CMA CGM: Second Quarter 2020 Business Activity – A strong operating performance with a further improvement

September 04, 2020 Major increase in the Group’s operating margin in an environment experiencing decline in volumes carried CEVA Logistics’ turnaround plan...

Marseille Fos and BMG signed the lease for site for construction of plasterboard manufacturing plant

Marseille, France (PortSEurope) July 30, 2020 – The Port of Marseille Fos and Building Material Group (BMG) have signed the lease for a 6-hectare site at...

Eurofos terminal adds two new gantries

Marseille, France (PortSEurope) July 21, 2020 – The Eurofos container terminal has employed two malaccamax-type gantries. The equipment ws manufactured...

Marseille Fos to join recovery of port economy

Marseille, France (PortSEurope) July 14, 2020 – In constant growth since 2013, the port of Marseille Fos has reaffirmed its leadership in 2019 with a...

Marseille port and SGMF promote LNG as ship fuel

With a second bunkering operation completed on 15 June, Marseille Fos demonstrates its commitment to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its aim of achieving...

CMA CGM – first quarter 2020 results – solid operating performance & resilient business activity

First Quarter 2020 Results – Marseille, June 5, 2020 Operating margin increase to 13.5% and positive net result of $48 million. Significant strengthening...

Consortium to build new Cap Janet passenger terminal in Marseille port

Marseille, France (Ports Europe) May 31, 2020 – Marseille port authority has selected four local companies to construct the new Terminal International du...

Virtuo adds to logistics space in Distriport, Marseille

Virtuo and the Port of Marseille Fos have finalized the sale of two plots of land in the Distriport logistics zone near the container terminals for the...

Médiaco Vrac expands warehousing in Distriport, Marseille

Marseille, France (Ports Europe) May 20, 2020 – Médiaco Vrac, a logistics services company, is to construct 70,000 m² of logistics warehouses in...

Marseille port carries out first cruise LNG bunkering operation

Marseille, France (Ports Europe) May 15, 2020 – The port of Marseille Fos, Shell and Carnival have completed the first operation ship to ship liquified...

Marseille port is adapting to mitigate effects of the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis

News – Port de Marseille Fos & l’Union Maritime et Fluviale de Marseille Fos – April 26, 2020 In a context of health crisis forcing more...

ESPO calls for Covid-19 exit and recovery strategy for ports

Belgium, Brussels (Ports Europe) April 14, 2020 – The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has called on the European Union (EU) to decide on an...

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