The Marseille Fos port authority has set out a vision for growth over the four years to 2018 in a strategic plan that puts developments costing 360 million euros ($404 million) at the heart of measures to offer clients a dynamic Euro-Mediterranean logistics and industrial cluster.
The developments – including new projects and those already in the pipeline – target areas of activity with the greatest potential for strong growth and gaining market share. A key aim is to position the port as a viable European Gateway alternative to ports in the northern range.
Investments will focus on container activities in both the Marseille and Fos harbor areas; cruise operations, cruiseship repair and ro-ro services at Marseille; and diverse traffic-building activities in Fos ranging from LNG and dry bulk trades to further industrial implants.
At the same time, the strategic plan is designed to preserve traditional activities including the oil and petro-chemical sectors in Fos and national/international ro-pax services based in Marseille. The port authority’s aims also underline the value of the synergy between the Mediterranean-led passenger and cargo trades in Marseille and the deepsea, worldwide activity at Fos linked to major industrial and logistics centers.
Marseille Fos unveils multi-million growth strategy
