CNMP
CNMP (now Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre) is a historic French port terminal operator at Le Havre, handling container, heavy-lift/OOG, offshore wind project cargo, cruise, and cold-chain services for shipping lines and logistics enterprises via a 350,000 m² multimodal facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersLe Havre, France
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CNMP does
CNMP LH, legally Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutention Portuaire Le Havre, is a historic port handling company founded in 1920 and operating the Atlantique container terminal at the Port of Le Havre, France. In March 2025, Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) acquired a 60% majority stake from Seafrigo Group, which retains 40%; the entity has since been rebranded to Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre. The terminal spans 350,000 m² of surface area with two quays (Atlantique at 800 linear meters with 12.80m draft and Amériques at 500 linear meters with 14.50m draft), multimodal access via river barges and a 1km rail spur, and a fleet including 9 post-Panamax gantry cranes, 30 existing straddle carriers, and 14 new hybrid Kalmar straddle carriers (delivered early 2026).
The company generates revenue through transaction-based and usage-based port services: ship loading/unloading for container ships, barges, multipurpose vessels, and cruise ships; container storage across 350,000 m²; port traction (120,000+ operations/year via 90 tractors, 750 chassis, and 140 ADR-trained drivers); reefer PTI, washing, and repair; and specialized heavy lift and OOG project cargo handling up to 400 tonnes and 85 meters. Custom project-based pricing is set via per-request technical studies. The customer base spans container shipping lines, offshore wind project cargo operators (80+ LO-LO vessel calls per year, 45,000+ hours dedicated annually), cruise lines, and cold-chain logistics via the Seafrigo minority shareholder relationship. The headcount stands at 570 employees, of which 500 are dockers.
Go-to-market is direct enterprise B2B sales to shipping lines, logistics operators, and project cargo clients. Operational certifications include ISO 9001. The company is positioned as the principal traction operator at Le Havre and operates one of the more differentiated heavy-lift/project cargo terminals on the French Atlantic coast, with 50+ RO-RO vessel calls per year underscoring multipurpose capability. Strategic direction since the HGT acquisition points toward volume scaling, equipment modernization, and deeper integration with HGT's international terminal network.
CNMP firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CNMP
- Legal name
- CNMP LH (Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutention Portuaire Le Havre)
- Website
- https://cnmp.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- CNMP (now Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre) is a historic French port terminal operator at Le Havre, handling container, heavy-lift/OOG, offshore wind project cargo, cruise, and cold-chain services for shipping lines and logistics enterprises via a 350,000 m² multimodal facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CNMP industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Port Terminal Operations
- NAICS
- Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)
- SIC
- Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Feeder & Short-Sea Container Terminals (TLAHAAAC)
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Where CNMP is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Le Havre
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
CNMP business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Port Handling Services: Loading and unloading of container ships, barges, multi-purpose vessels, and cruise ships at the terminal
- Storage Services: Container storage with 350,000 m² surface area including 260,000 m² at Atlantique quay and 90,000 m² at Amériques quay
- Port Traction: Port traction services with 90 tractors, 750 chassis, 140 drivers handling over 120,000 tractions annually
- Container Maintenance and Repair: Reefer PTI control, maintenance, washing and repair of containers, provision of containers on terminal
- Project Cargo Services: Heavy lift and out-of-gauge cargo handling including wind turbine components with dedicated expertise
- Professional Training: Training services for logistics and port activities with experienced trainers
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels1 record
CNMP product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CNMP (now Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre) operates a container and multipurpose terminal at Le Havre port, providing ship loading and unloading for container ships, barges, multi-purpose vessels, and cruise ships; container storage; port traction services; reefer PTI, washing and repair; and specialized heavy-lift, out-of-gauge, and offshore wind project cargo handling for cargo up to 400 tonnes and 85 meters in length.
Product overview
CNMP (now Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre) is a historic port handling company operating since 1920 at Le Havre, France. The company operates a container terminal with multimodal access (barge, rail) and provides a comprehensive suite of port services including ship loading/unloading, cargo handling (container, heavy cargo, OOG, project cargo), container maintenance and repair, port traction, and specialized offshore wind project handling. The terminal features approximately 570 employees, 350,000 m² of surface area, 9 post-Panamax gantry cranes, 30 straddle carriers, and two quays (Atlantique and Amériques) with a combined 1,300 linear meters of quay and 350,000 m² of storage capacity.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Ship Loading and Unloading Services Loading and unloading services for container ships, barges, multipurpose vessels (MPV), and cruise ships at the Le Havre terminal. Targeted at shipping lines and vessel operators requiring quay-side cargo handling.
- Small Handling (Petite Manutention) Bespoke handling service by an experienced team, offering terminal storage capacity and stuffing/unstuffing capabilities on terminal. Designed for clients requiring customized small-scale cargo handling at Le Havre.
- Heavy Cargo, Out-of-Gauge (OOG) & Project Cargo Handling Specialized handling of heavy cargo and out-of-gauge (OOG) containers using dedicated 20'/40' spreaders, capable of handling cargo up to 400 tonnes weight and 85 meters in length. Serves project cargo operators with oversized or heavy-lift requirements at Le Havre.
- Offshore Wind Project Expertise Specialized project cargo handling for offshore wind projects, including wind turbine tower assembly and loading onto installation vessels. Combines heavy-lift capability, OOG equipment, and over 80 LO-LO and 50 RO-RO vessel calls per year for offshore wind operators.
- Container Storage, Maintenance & Repair Reefer (REEFER) container PTI control and maintenance, washing and repair of containers, and provision of containers on terminal. Serves shipping lines and logistics operators across 350,000 m² of storage (260,000 m² Atlantique + 90,000 m² Amériques).
- Port Traction Services Port tractor services operated by 140 ADR-trained drivers using 90 tractors and 750 chassis, handling over 120,000 tractions annually without an appointment system. Functions as the principal traction operator at Le Havre port for shipping lines and logistics operators.
- Cruise Ship Baggage Handling Loading and unloading of passengers' personal effects and loading of provisions and technical equipment for crew members of cruise ships calling at Le Havre. Targets cruise line operators needing efficient turnaround at port of call.
- Professional Training Services Training programs delivered by experienced trainers addressing the specifics of logistics and port activities, with training catalogs, pricing, and registration handled on contact. Targets professionals and companies in the port and logistics sector.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduced carbon emissions, fuel consumption, and noise pollution with 14 new hybrid straddle carriers
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use CNMP
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CNMP technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
CNMP partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Seafrigo GroupcoreSeafrigo Group retained 40% ownership stake in CNMP LH after Hanseatic's 60% acquisition. Seafrigo specializes in temperature-controlled food logistics. The remaining stake maintains the terminal's connection to cold chain logistics operations and food cargo handling. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CNMP competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- CMA Terminals (CMA CGM): Terminal arm of CMA CGM with operations across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas; comparable as a liner-affiliated container terminal operator competing for the same shipping-line and alliance volume that CNMP depends on.
- ICTSI: Philippines-headquartered global container terminal operator with a deep emerging-market and European portfolio; comparable as a deep-sea container terminal operator with diversified liner-customer exposure similar to CNMP's.
- DP World: One of the world's largest port terminal operators with 70+ marine terminals across six continents; comparable as a global benchmark for container terminal operational scale, technology investment and customer-base dynamics relevant to CNMP.
- PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global container terminal operator with flagship deep-sea hubs (e.g., Singapore, Antwerp); comparable to CNMP as a large-scale container terminal operator with a diversified global customer base and continuous automation/sustainability investment.
- APM Terminals (Maersk): Global container terminal operator owned by Maersk with dozens of inland and marine terminals including Le Havre area presence; directly comparable in core container-handling operations and in being a captive terminal arm of a major liner alliance.
- Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT): HGT is CNMP's 60% parent and a global container-terminal operator; comparable as a sibling terminal within the same network (Hapag-Lloyd-aligned), and the broader HGT portfolio provides a direct benchmark for CNMP's operating model and growth trajectory.
Others
- Seafrigo Group: CNMP's 40% minority shareholder and a French specialist in temperature-controlled and food logistics; not a direct competitor but a strategic partner providing reefer/cold-chain cargo flow into the terminal and therefore a meaningful business-ecosystem comparable.
Direct peers
- Bolloré Ports: France-based global port operator with terminals in Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean; relevant regional and structural peer for a French container-handling operator with multimodal capabilities and exposure to the same European shipping alliance patterns.
- Eurogate Container Terminal: European deep-sea container terminal operator with multiple hubs including Hamburg, Bremerhaven and Mediterranean locations; directly comparable to CNMP in offering deep-sea container handling, yard operations, and intermodal/multimodal capabilities.
- HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik: Operator of container terminals in Hamburg and Odessa with rail/intermodal inland operations; comparable to CNMP's combination of container handling, intermodal connectivity, and a mix of general cargo and specialized project work.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CNMP social profiles
Digital presenceCNMP compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
CNMP financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CNMP leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
CNMP funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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CNMP M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CNMP
What does CNMP do?
CNMP (now Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre) operates a container and multipurpose terminal at Le Havre port, providing ship loading and unloading for container ships, barges, multi-purpose vessels, and cruise ships; container storage; port traction services; reefer PTI, washing and repair; and specialized heavy-lift, out-of-gauge, and offshore wind project cargo handling for cargo up to 400 tonnes and 85 meters in length.
Is CNMP a public or private company?
CNMP is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was CNMP founded?
CNMP was founded in 1920. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is CNMP based?
CNMP is headquartered in Le Havre, France, in the Europe region.
How does CNMP make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Port Handling Services are the primary driver. The others are storage Services, port Traction, container Maintenance and Repair, project Cargo Services and professional Training.
Who are CNMP's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are CMA Terminals (CMA CGM), ICTSI, DP World, PSA International, APM Terminals (Maersk) and Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT). Seafrigo Group is listed as an others. Direct peers are Bolloré Ports, Eurogate Container Terminal and HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik.
Does CNMP have an API?
No public API is recorded for CNMP.
What industry is CNMP in?
CNMP's product category is Port Terminal Operations. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAHAAAA, Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs), with a secondary code of TLAHALAB, Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery). Its NAICS code is 488320 and its SIC code is 4400.