French ports unveil second part of container traffic recovery plan for Le Havre

Haropa, the union of the French ports of Paris, Rouen and Le Havre, has announced the second part of its stimulus measures, targeting container traffic lost during industrial action in December and January.
With French president Emmanuel Macron deciding to force through his controversial pension reforms, despite significant industrial unrest, there appears to be a general mood of recuperation from all stakeholders at Le Havre.
Yesterday, the port, along with stevedores, unions, …

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https://theloadstar.com/french-ports-unveil-second-part-of-container-traffic-recovery-plan-for-le-havre/

Haropa offers loyalty cashback as dockers’ action continues

French port group Haropa, which includes leading French facility Le Havre, is to offer container shipping companies loyalty bonuses to encourage them to continue calling at the port despite ongoing industrial action.

Haropa, which groups the River Seine ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, said that it was offering container shipping companies an “one-off commercial rebate” on their January and February port dues.

“This is a loyalty measure that acknowledges the maintenance of shipping commitments...

https://container-news.com/haropa-offers-loyalty-cashback-as-dockers-action-continues/

HAROPA reports historic record amid drop in maritime traffic

HAROPA, the port complex of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris, published the annual report for 2019, presenting a record on the Seine river, but also a drop in maritime traffic.

With a total of 90 million tonnes over the year, 2019 saw a 5% fall in maritime traffic, due to solid and liquid energy bulk due to both technical shutdowns on the Seine Valley refining units and the prospect of the end of activity at the Le Havre coal-fired power plant, according to a release.

HAROPA reports that with a total of...

https://container-news.com/haropa-reports-historic-record-amid-drop-in-maritime-traffic/

Milestone of digitalization at Le Havre Port

Last October 29th, the giant of the seas MSC MIRJAM owned by MSC, the second largest liner shipping company of the World, is on operation at Terminal de Normandie Port 2000. Prior to her arrival on Le Havre waters and until she was docked, the Harbour master has monitored in real time the entire process and has anticipated all the operations related to the movement of the ship within its S-WING software. The effectiveness of interoperability with SOGET’s Port Community System has allowed to a...

http://container-news.com/milestone-digitalization-le-havre-port/

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