- New Managing Director at CNMP Le Havre, France.
Hanseatic Global Terminals is pleased to announce the appointment of Benoit Klein as its new Managing Director for CNMP Le Havre, France, effective September 1, 2025.
With a strong background in operational excellence, Benoit brings over 29 years of experience in the terminals and the shipping industry. He has held key leadership roles at reputed businesses within the maritime and terminals industry such as CMA Terminals (Gemalink, Terminal Du Grand Ouest), DP World and Louis Dreyfus where he implemented strategic projects that improved efficiency, optimized multimodal transport solutions, and helped build capabilities in Europe and in Southeast Asia.
“We are delighted to welcome Benoit to our leadership team,” said Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO Hanseatic Global Terminals. “His strategic mindset and operational expertise will be instrumental in driving our next phase of growth at CNMP Le Havre. I would also like to take this moment to thank Arnaud Hourdin for his exemplary efforts over the past years helping enhance performance and establish synergies at the terminal.”
"As we continue to evolve and grow, the addition of Benoit Klein as the new MD at CNMP LH marks a pivotal step in our strategic journey. His forward-thinking approach and commitment to excellence will help shape the next chapter of Hanseatic Global Terminals and the success of the terminal”, mentioned Eric Barbé, President of Seafrigo Group.
“I’m thrilled to be part of CNMP Le Havre, and the wider Hanseatic Global Terminals organization and look forward to working with the team to build on the company’s strong foundation and operational success,” commented Benoit Klein on his new appointment.
“It’s been a real pleasure these last two years working with great people at CNMP LH and more recently with international colleagues to build a stronger foundation for the terminal, strengthen its operations and support the terminal’s ownership transition of 60% stake to Hanseatic Global Terminals. I will continue my journey within the Seafrigo Group with new challenges to take on”, said Arnaud Hourdin.
Since the recent acquisition of 60% majority stake in the terminal by Hanseatic Global Terminals in March of this year, the appointment marks a significant step in the further development and growth ambitions of the terminal.
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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 (one terminal under construction) 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 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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