CNMP

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Port handling services
• Container terminal operations
• Heavy lift cargo handling
• Port traction services
• Offshore wind project cargo

Headquarters

HQ city

Le Havre

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Port Handling Services: Loading and unloading of container ships, barges, multi-purpose vessels, and cruise ships at the terminal
2. Storage Services: Container storage with 350,000 m² surface area including 260,000 m² at Atlantique quay and 90,000 m² at Amériques quay
3. Port Traction: Port traction services with 90 tractors, 750 chassis, 140 drivers handling over 120,000 tractions annually
4. Container Maintenance and Repair: Reefer PTI control, maintenance, washing and repair of containers, provision of containers on terminal
5. Project Cargo Services: Heavy lift and out-of-gauge cargo handling including wind turbine components with dedicated expertise
6. Professional Training: Training services for logistics and port activities with experienced trainers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core 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

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Seafrigo GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Seafrigo 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

Broad 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

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hanseatic-global-terminals
• Facebookfacebook.com/cnmportuaires

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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