Port of Port-La Nouvelle

What Port of Port-La Nouvelle does

Port of Port-La Nouvelle is a commercial seaport located on the Mediterranean coast of the Occitanie region in southern France, between Narbonne and Perpignan. Founded in 1967 and operated since 2021 under a SEMOP (Société d'Économie Mixte à Opération Unique) public-private partnership with 51% private ownership (NouVela consortium: DEME, EPICO, Euroports, Qair, CCI Aude) and 49% public (Region Occitanie, Banque des Territoires), the port has undergone a major transformation through a 2019-2025 extension program that tripled its footprint to 210 hectares and deepened its draught to 16 meters. It provides specialized terminals for dry bulk and general cargo (~250,000 tonnes/year), liquid bulk (~150,000 tonnes/year), hydrocarbon imports (~1 million tonnes/year), automotive RoRo, cereals export, cement products, and — as its strategic differentiator — a dedicated floating offshore wind assembly terminal hosting two of France's three pilot projects (EFGL and EolMed, totaling 60 MW), plus an emerging green hydrogen ecosystem anchored by the Hyd'Occ plant (6,000 tonnes/year target by 2030) and a planned eSAF production unit with SAF+ International Group.

The port generates revenue through four primary streams: regulated port dues (harbour and quay dues, published annually), port facilities and equipment charges (cranes, handling gear, terminal usage), compulsory pilotage and towage services (operated by Station de Pilotage/Lamanage and Société Nouvelloise de Remorquage), and long-term real estate and concession leases to private operators including Neptune Group (automotive), Euroports (port management), Les Silos de la Méditerranée (cereals), and Antargaz (liquid bulk). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting shipping lines, cargo operators, logistics companies, and industrial developers, facilitated through direct port authority engagement, five on-site ship agencies (Balier Shipping, Euroports, Humann & Taconet, Sud Services, T&T Shipping), and a formal Call for Projects (Appel à Projets) mechanism to attract new tenants to its 70-hectare Zone d'Activités Logistiques (ZAL). The port is positioning itself as a Mediterranean hub for offshore wind logistics, green hydrogen, and sustainable aviation fuel, with multimodal connectivity via European Rail Corridor 6 and the A9, A61, and A75 motorways.

Name

Port of Port-La Nouvelle

Legal name

Port de Commerce de Port-La Nouvelle

Website

https://port-la-nouvelle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Port of Port-La Nouvelle is a 210-hectare Mediterranean commercial seaport in southern France operating under a SEMOP public-private partnership, providing specialized terminals for dry/liquid bulk, hydrocarbons, automotive, cereals, floating wind turbine assembly, and an emerging green hydrogen and eSAF production ecosystem.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Marine Cargo Handling (48832)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Marine/Port-Connected Pipeline Terminals (Dock/Jetty Tank Farms) (TLAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Maritime port operations
• Cargo terminal services
• Offshore wind logistics
• Green hydrogen production
• Port infrastructure concessions

Headquarters

HQ city

Port-La Nouvelle

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Dues (Droits de Port): Harbour dues and quay dues charged to vessels calling at the port. These are regulated tariffs published annually (Tariff of Harbour Dues and Quay Dues 2026). Revenue is volume-dependent on the number and type of vessel calls and cargo throughput.
2. Port Facilities and Equipment Charges (Usage et Outillage): Fees for the use of port infrastructure, equipment (cranes, handling gear), and terminal facilities. Tariffs are published annually in the Tarif d'usage et d'outillage document.
3. Pilotage and Towage Services: Compulsory pilotage and towage services are provided by the Société Nouvelloise de Remorquage (SNR) and the Station de Pilotage/Lamanage. These services operate 24/7 and generate recurring service fees.
4. Real Estate and Concession Leases: Long-term land and infrastructure concessions to private operators (e.g., Neptune Group for the automotive terminal, Euroports for port management services, storage operators for silos and warehouses). This includes companies such as Les Silos de la Méditerranée, Les Silos Occitans, Antargaz, and others operating on port concession lands.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Port of Port-La Nouvelle is a commercial seaport in southern France (Occitanie region) operating specialized terminals for dry bulk, liquid bulk, hydrocarbons, RoRo (automotive), cereals, and aggregates. The port also provides ship-related services (pilotage, towage, security) and is developing infrastructure for floating offshore wind assembly and green hydrogen production as part of an energy-transition strategy.

Product overview

Port of Port-La Nouvelle is a commercial seaport operated by SEMOP Port-La Nouvelle (a public-private partnership with 51% private and 49% public governance) offering specialized terminals for diverse cargo types: dry bulk and general cargo (250,000 tonnes/year), bulk liquids (150,000 tonnes/year), hydrocarbons (1 million tonnes/year), automobiles via RoRo terminal (20-25 hectares with solar panels), and cereals for export. The port has developed strategic zones for renewable energy including a Green Hydrogen Terminal (Hyd'Occ, targeting 6,000 tonnes/50 MW by 2030) and a Floating Wind Terminal supporting marine renewable energy projects (EFGL and EolMed, totaling 60 MW). The 70-hectare Zone d'Activités Logistiques (ZAL) provides industrial and logistics facilities with rail-port intermodality. Supporting services include harbormaster operations, pilotage/mooring, towage, ship agencies, security (ISPS certified), and the Seamen's Club. The port is expanding its infrastructure with new terminals, berths, and the Neptune automobile terminal project under development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Bulk Terminal Services
• Liquid Bulk and Hydrocarbons Terminal
• RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) Terminal
• Cereals Terminal
• Floating Offshore Wind Logistics Hub
• Green Hydrogen Production Zone
• Pilotage, Towage and Security Services
• Port Industrial Concessions
• Rail-Port Intermodal Connectivity

Quantifiable outcome

• 6,000 tonnes/year of green hydrogen production planned by 2030 via Hyd'Occ plant
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ocean Winds (ENGIE + EDP Renewables)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2025Ocean Winds is the developer of the EFGL (Éoliennes Flottantes du Golfe du Lion) floating wind project. The consortium — Ocean Winds (joint venture of ENGIE and EDP Renewables) and Banque des Territoires — is deploying three 10 MW Vestas turbines on WindFloat foundations (3rd generation, Principle Power) at 16 km offshore. Assembly and installation of turbines takes place at Port-La Nouvelle's dedicated 7-hectare floating wind terminal.
• Qair GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQair is a private renewable energy developer and shareholder in the SEMOP NouVela consortium. Qair is the lead developer of the EolMed floating wind project (with TotalEnergies and BW Ideol) and the Hyd'Occ green hydrogen plant at Port-La Nouvelle (targeting 6,000 tonnes/year by 2030). Qair organized the EolMed milestone event with Energy Observer's visit in December 2025.
• BW IdeolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBW Ideol provides its patented floating foundation technology for the EolMed project at Port-La Nouvelle. The floating foundation is adapted in steel version specifically for the project. BW Ideol's technology enables offshore wind turbines to be deployed in deeper waters where fixed-bottom foundations are not viable.
• TotalEnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTotalEnergies is a consortium partner in the EolMed floating offshore wind project at Port-La Nouvelle alongside Qair and BW Ideol. The project represents TotalEnergies' involvement in France's floating wind pilot program from the port's dedicated assembly terminal.
• SAF+ International GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAF+ International Group signed a memorandum of understanding with Port of Port-La Nouvelle in May 2026 for the development of an eSAF (electric sustainable aviation fuel) production unit at the port. The project aligns with the port's energy transition strategy and contributes to aviation decarbonization in the Mediterranean.
• Neptune Group of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeptune Group of Companies is developing a new RoRo automotive terminal at Port-La Nouvelle with Euroports. The first stone ceremony took place on June 26, 2025, with the Neptune Pireas (new-generation vessel, 4,200 vehicle capacity) making its inaugural call in June 2026. The project includes photovoltaic panel installation and is expected to create over 300 direct jobs.
• EuroportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuroports is a major private port management and logistics operator, and a shareholder in the SEMOP NouVela consortium (51% private side). Euroports operates port services at Port-La Nouvelle, provides shipping agency functions, and co-developed the Neptune automotive terminal project. Co-exhibited with the port at Seanergy 2026.
• Balier ShippingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBalier Shipping is a ship agency operating at Port-La Nouvelle, representing vessel operators during port calls and organizing port services (pilots, tugboats, linesmen, cargo handling). Located at 165 Rue Alexandre Vernet, Port-La Nouvelle.
• Humann & TaconetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHumann & Taconet is a ship agency and consignee at Port-La Nouvelle (1140 Avenue de la Mer), providing agency services for vessel operators including documentation, supply procurement, crew support, and coordination of port services.
• Sud ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSud Services is a ship agency operating at Port-La Nouvelle (876 Avenue de la Mer, Zone portuaire, Quai EST n°2), providing port agency and related services for vessels calling at the port.
• T&T ShippingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorT&T Shipping is a ship agency at Port-La Nouvelle (222 Avenue de La Mer), providing chartering and agency services for maritime operators. Specializes in cargo coordination and port logistics for vessels calling at the port.
• Société Nouvelloise de Remorquage (SNR)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSNR provides continuous 24/7 towage services 365 days/year at Port-La Nouvelle, with one-hour advance notice required. Located at 464 Quai du Port. Operates in coordination with Capitainerie, pilotage, and linesmen to assist vessels during mooring and departure maneuvers.
• Les Silos de la MéditerranéeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLes Silos de la Méditerranée operates grain and cereal storage facilities at Port-La Nouvelle (7,000 tonnes capacity) for the port's cereal export operations. Primarily handles durum wheat exports to Mediterranean markets via self-unloading pneumatic vessels.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Port of Genoa: Italian Mediterranean gateway handling containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and RoRo. Comparable multi-purpose port operating in the same basin, although focused on Italian/central Mediterranean traffic rather than directly competing in the western Mediterranean.

Broad incumbents

• Euroports: Private multi-port operator operating terminals across Europe, and a shareholder in the SEMOP at Port-La Nouvelle. Comparable as an industrial port operator with deep involvement in automotive RoRo and bulk handling, providing the closest commercial peer on operating model.
• Algeciras Bay Port: Largest Spanish port by throughput, located on the Strait of Gibraltar. Handles containers, bunkering, and refined petroleum at scale. Comparable as a Western Mediterranean multipurpose incumbent with strong hydrocarbon and transshipment operations.
• Port Authority of Valencia: Large Spanish Mediterranean port authority handling container, RoRo automotive, and bulk traffic. Comparable as a publicly structured port authority competing for similar automotive import and bulk export flows in the western Mediterranean.
• Port of Barcelona: Large Western Mediterranean container and RoRo hub serving Catalonia and broader Spain. Operates at significantly larger scale than Port-La Nouvelle but is the most proximate large peer competing for similar Spanish/French Mediterranean trade lanes.

Direct peers

• Port de Sète: Mid-sized French Mediterranean port on the Gulf of Lion coast, also serving the Occitanie region. Handles dry bulk, liquid bulk, agribulk, RoRo, and passenger ferry traffic. Most directly comparable by geography, scale, and cargo mix to Port-La Nouvelle.
• Port of Tarragona: Spanish Mediterranean port south of Barcelona with similar multi-purpose profile across liquid bulk (chemicals/petroleum), dry bulk, RoRo, and containers. Comparable in size and product mix as a regional Mediterranean gateway competing for similar Iberian/European hinterland.
• Port of Marseille Fos: France's largest Mediterranean port, located ~180 km east of Port-La Nouvelle. Operates similar multi-purpose terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, containers, RoRo, and hydrocarbons across its Fos-sur-Mer and Marseille basins. Directly comparable as a French Mediterranean multi-purpose gateway port competing for the same Occitanie/PACA hinterland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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