April 9, 2026 – This week Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre welcomed 14 new hybrid straddle carriers at the Port of Le Havre, France. The new hybrid straddle carriers are the first of their kind deployed at the terminal, building on the commitments to invest in the terminal, as shared last year, when Hanseatic Global Terminals acquired 60% stake in the terminal. The delivery of the equipment plays a significant role in further optimizing operations while simultaneously preparing for significantly more volume and throughput. Furthermore, they will help reduce carbon emissions, fuel costs and noise levels significantly while offering operators a more comfortable working environment aligned with sustainability ambitions.
Le Havre is one of the 10 largest ports in Europe and an important gateway for sea transport to and from France. The port plays a strategic role in Europe, and especially for France, as it provides critical access to the country’s main economic zone – the region of Paris – that represents around 30% of France’s GDP. The anticipated plans for Le Havre are two-fold, growing maritime traffic through the Le Havre gateway and using the Seine corridor to attract new industrial investment.
Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO Hanseatic Global Terminals: “As we further strengthen our position in France, we will continue to improve operations with state-of-the-art equipment and vessels. Le Havre is becoming increasingly more important for European trade, with an expected throughput growth of 20% that the terminal should be ready for. We are continuing to expand our terminal operations, thereby paving the way for targeted investments to enhance efficiency.”
Damien Cols, Director Global Customers, Kalmar: “We are pleased that Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre has chosen our proven hybrid technology to future-proof their operations. This delivery underscores their commitment to more sustainable operations without compromising productivity.”
The terminal has an annual container throughput of 500,000 TEU and offers excellent hinterland connections to Paris, including by rail. Hanseatic Global Terminal acquired 60% of the shares in March 2025.
Established in 2023, Hanseatic Global Terminals operates as an independent entity within the Hapag-Lloyd Group, focusing on terminals and infrastructure. With a clear vision for 2030, Hanseatic aims to grow from 21 port terminals to approximately 30 globally, reinforcing its position as a leading terminal operator.
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About Hanseatic Global Terminals
Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT) is a fully owned subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd. Operating from Rotterdam, HGT manages a portfolio of stakes in 21 port terminals and complementary logistics services across 11 countries and five continents, with plans to expand its stakes to over 30 terminals by 2030. Spanning key regions, its portfolio comprises port terminals and related logistics services operated by Hanseatic Global Terminals Latin America in Latin America and Florida (USA), and, in the booming Indian market, it is present through the container terminals, depots and rail business of J M Baxi, India’s largest integrated terminal and logistics provider. Additionally, HGT’s presence in strategic European hubs, such as Germany, France and the Mediterranean, enhances its global network and allows it to offer seamless, efficient logistics and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide.
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