Changes at the top
The Port of Le Havre (France), part of the Haropa group, has announced changes in its management. Hervé Martel, managing director of the Port of Le Havre since 23 March 2012, has been appointed head of the seaport of Marseille (Grand Port Maritime de Marseille).
Baptiste Maurand, previously deputy managing director of the Port of Le Havre, has been promoted to managing director. The executive committee of the port now consists of Baptiste Maurand as chair, Serge Ferreira, director of human resources and Sylvain Levieux, director of finance.
The Port of Le Havre is a major hub for foreign trade and the 5th ranking port on the North European range for container traffic. It welcomes nearly 6,000 vessels each year, including the largest containerships in the world. (mw)