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 Fos port signs charter to improve access for city inhabitants
Marseille Fos, France (Ports Europe) September 19, 2017 – Whilst the Grand Maritime Port of Marseille (GPMM) has always played a key role in the city,...
CMA CGM signs contract with Infosys to improve IT capabilities
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 18, 2017 – French container shipping company CMA CGM Group has signed a strategic partnership with Infosys,...
CMA CGM to attend Expoalimentaria trade show in Peru
Lima, Peru (Ports Europe) September 18, 2017 – The Expoalimentaria trade show will take place in Lima, Peru, September 27-29, 2017. It is the largest...
French port accountants meet in Marseille
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 18, 2017 – Accountants of French seaports have visited Marseille to discuss common issues. Accounting officers...
CMA CGM becomes a partner of Aix-Marseille French Tech to support for the digital ecosystem of the territory
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 14, 2017 – CMA CGM, a leader in container shipping, has announced its partnership with Aix-Marseille French...
CMA CGM to launch Marseille-Tanger Med ro-ro service
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 14, 2017 – After years of bilateral negotiations between France and Morocco, ministerial visits and abortive...
Event – SmartCity Marseille Méditerranée Forum, September 14-17, 2017, Marseille
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 13, 2017 – The third edition of the SmartCity Marseille Méditerranée Forum will take place in Marseille...
The ship Hai Yang Shi You 721 in Marseille
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 8, 2017 – For the first time, the scientific vessel Hai Yang Shi You 721 of the Chinese shipowner COSL (China...
The floating dock Marco Polo christened in Marseille
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) September 6, 2017 – The floating dock or “caissonier” Marco Polo received a blessing on 29 August 2017...
Marco Polo dock arrives in Marseille
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) August 27, 2017 – The floating dock or “caissonnier” Marco Polo arrived in Marseille harbor August 26...
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian visits Marseille port
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) August 25, 2017 – The French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian has visited Marseille port and...
Marseille port seeks to challenge harbours in northern Europe with its smart port strategy
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) August 22, 2017 – Marseille-Fos port, historically linked to petrochemical activities, started its digital strategy a...
Maersk Line confirms launch of Med-Montreal service
Valencia, Spain (Ports Europe) August 21, 2017 – Maersk Line has confirmed the launch of a new service that will link Mediterranean ports with Canada. The...
Marseille port tenders for asbestos clearance work
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) August 19, 2017 – Grand port maritime de Marseille has issued a tender for the removal, encapsulation and treatment...
Prefect of Police visits Marseille port to see security measures
Marseille, France (Ports Europe) August 19, 2017 – The préfet de police des Bouches-du-Rhône Olivier de Mazières has visited Grand Maritime Port of...
Polluting cruise ship highlighted by Marseilles residents
Marseille Fos, France (Ports Europe) August 16, 2017 – Residents of Marseille port regularly complain about pollution generated by cruise ships in the...
Switch to low-sulfur fuel oil or marine gas oil to reduce SOx ship emissions as of 2020
New York, United States (Ports Europe) August 15, 2017 – Switching from high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) to lower-sulfur products, such as low-sulfur fuel oil...