Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) has completed the acquisition of a 60% stake in CNMP LH from Seafrigo Group, solidifying its presence in one of Europe’s key maritime hubs.
CNMP LH, which operates the Atlantique container terminal in Le Havre, France, will continue to function as an independent entity serving global customers, while Seafrigo Group retains the remaining 40% stake. Financial details of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Le Havre, one of Europe’s top 10 ports and France’s primary gateway for sea transport, handles an annual container throughput of three million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU).
The port’s strategic location offers strong hinterland connections to Paris, positioning it for continued growth—particularly in the high-value refrigerated container sector.
“By acquiring a majority stake in the CNMP LH terminal in Le Havre, we are strengthening our position in one of our core European markets,” said Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO of Hanseatic Global Terminals.
“At the same time, we are continuing to expand our global terminal portfolio while paving the way for targeted investments to enhance efficiency. The transaction will therefore directly contribute to the vigorous realization of our Strategy 2030.”
Seafrigo Group, a leader in temperature-controlled food logistics, sees the partnership as a significant step toward modernizing the terminal. “We are very pleased to have a strong partner at our side in Hanseatic Global Terminals, with whom we will continue to modernize the CNMP LH terminal in Le Havre. This will significantly raise the profile of our joint terminal as an important gateway for container transports in the Port of Le Havre,” said Eric Barbé, President of Seafrigo Group.
The acquisition aligns with HGT’s long-term expansion strategy, which aims to grow its terminal portfolio to more than 30 facilities by 2030. Terminal and infrastructure investments remain a key focus for the company as it strengthens its global footprint and enhances operational efficiencies.
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