PORT AUTHORITY OF LA

• FRVNO
• Latitude: 43.1369
• Longitude: 6.37151
• West Mediterranean
• Marina in France

Location: France

The Port of Le Havre is the principal commercial port in France known as "Port Autonome du Havre" or "Port Authority of Le Havre". Located on the northern coast of France, where the Seine River meets the English Channel, this port operates as a gateway between France and global shipping routes.

Port Description

• Location: Le Havre, Normandy, France
• Geographical Coordinates: 49.4925° N, 0.1056° E
• Accessibility: Positioned ideally for access to transatlantic shipping routes, and close to major European industrial and consumer markets.

Port Specifications

Harbor Area

• Total Area: Approximately 10,000 hectares.
• Water Depth: Up to 17 meters (55 feet) at its deepest points, capable of accommodating large ocean-going vessels.
• Tide Range: The tidal range varies from 5 to 8 meters.

Terminals and Facilities

• Container Terminals:
  • Modern and well-equipped container terminals.
  • Capable of handling the latest generation of mega container ships.
• Bulk Terminals:
  • Dedicated terminals for dry and liquid bulk, including grains, coal, and petroleum products.
• Ro-Ro Terminals:
  • Extensive facilities for Roll-on/Roll-off operations.
  • Suitable for handling vehicles and other wheeled cargo.
• Cruise Terminals:
  • Facilities to accommodate large cruise ships, along with tourist services.

Cargo Handling

• Annual Throughput:
  • Handles around 70 million tonnes of cargo annually.
  • Containers, crude oil, refined products, chemicals, vehicles, and general cargo are the primary types of freight.
• Equipment:
  • State-of-the-art gantry cranes, mobile harbor cranes, and other cargo-handling equipment.
  • Facilities for refrigerated cargo (reefer) and dangerous goods.

Logistics and Transport Connections

• Road Connections:
  • Direct access to the French and European motorway networks.
  • Key highways include A29, A131, and A13 connecting to major cities like Paris.
• Rail Links:
  • Extensive rail network linking the port with the national railway system for freight distribution.
• Inland Waterways:
  • Direct access to the Seine River, facilitating barge transport to the hinterland including Paris.
• Airport Proximity:
  • Norman Manley Airport (HAV) nearby for cargo that requires air transit.

Special Facilities

• Free Trade Zones:
  • Designated areas within the port for storage and processing with customs benefits.
• Repair and Maintenance:
  • Shipyards offering dry docks and maintenance facilities.
• Warehousing and Storage:
  • Significant warehousing capacity including automated and temperature-controlled options.

Environmental and Technological Initiatives

• Sustainability:
  • Efforts to reduce carbon footprint and increase energy efficiency.
  • Use of renewable energy sources and eco-friendly technologies.
• Digitalization:
  • Implementation of smart port technologies for enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Use of Port Community System and other digital services.

Governance and Operations

• Management: Operated by Grand Port Maritime du Havre (GPMH), independently managed public port authority.
• Security: Adheres to stringent international security standards including ISPS (International Ship and Port Facility Security) Code.

This port is instrumental in driving France’s maritime economy, facilitating significant international trade and providing key logistics services to the European hinterland.