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The Générale de Manutention Portuaire

Setting up of the company in Le Havre

Founded in the 1970s and ideally located, GMP benefits from the road, river and rail infrastructure of the Port of Le Havre industrial zone.

GMP currently operates two maritime sites:

  • the historic site  « Terminaux Nord » with the Quai de l’Europe & the Quai des Amériques.
  • Since April 2006, GMP operates the Terminal de France, first of the terminals in the Port 2000 project to be operational.

Since August 2022, GMP has been a subsidiary of the joint venture between Terminal Link (50.2%) (a subsidiary of the CMA CGM group and China Merchant Holdings) and the investment company iCON Infrastructure (49.8%).

 

 

Multiples services provided :

In addition to container handling, GMP offers a range of complementary services:

  • storage in warehouses
  • unloading and stuffing of containers
  • handling of oversized packages.
  • container transport service in the port area.

ASCOT, a subsidiary of GMP, specialises in wedging, seizing and repairing reefer containers. Finally, JELETRANS, a subsidiary of the group, specialises in the repair of heavy goods vehicles and trailers.

GMP values :

  • PASSION: a team of experts in port activities, logistics and the maritime world
  • TRUST: an essential link in international trade
  • SAFETY & SECURITY: the ‘Safety first’ culture & safety for all at our terminals are our priority
  • RELIABILITY: respecting our commitments for maximum reliability
  • TRANSPARENCY: open and constructive dialogue to guarantee transparency in our actions

Due to our position as France’s leading port handling company, we have the duty to strive steadily for excellence at every level of our organisation, whether in operational efficiency, sustainable practices or the quality of service we provide to our customers, suppliers and employees.

 

In a constantly progressing world, Générale de Manutention Portuaire invests in human and financial resources on a daily basis, combined with advanced technologies and high-performance information systems. Our pledge : deliver quality services and build lasting relationships based on trust with our customers.
Louis Jonquière Chief Executive Officer - Générale de Manutention Portuaire

GMP History

1970
Générale de Manutention Portuaire was created when Compagnie Générale Transatlantique merged with Messageries Maritime de la Compagnie Générale Maritime. GMP was created by merging their handling divisions into a single entity.
1976
As a consequence of the development of container traffic, GMP moved to the Quai de l'Europe to handle the first container ships.
1992
To cope with the constant increase in volumes handled and the size of ships, GMP operates the Quai des Amériques and welcomes the first Post Panamax ships.
2006
At Port 2000, the Terminal de France, operated by GMP, is operational with 2 berths and 6 OverPanamax gantry cranes. This terminal takes advantage of the latest technological advances combined with a strategic geographical location.
2018
GMP acquires the service concession for berths 11 & 12 at Port 2000.