Posted on January 28, 2026
In March 2025, Hanseatic Global Terminals acquired a 60% majority stake in the CNMP LH terminal Le Havre, with the remaining 40% held by Seafrigo. Since then, Hanseatic Global Terminals has invested significantly in the site, including the purchase of 14 Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers with delivery expected in early 2026. Additionally, Benoit Klein was appointed Managing Director of Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre. The new name and brand identity represent the latest step in the terminal’s growth journey.
The rebranding introduced visual changes across facilities, workwear, offices, and digital platforms such as websites and social media. The entity is now officially registered as Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre. Alongside these updates, Hanseatic Global Terminals is standardizing and strengthening processes to ensure consistent, high-quality service for customers and partners worldwide.
Le Havre ranks among Europe’s 10 largest ports and is France’s leading gateway for sea transport, handling around 3 million TEU annually. It offers excellent hinterland connections to Paris, and container throughput is expected to grow – particularly in the attractive reefer container segment.
“This milestone marks a significant step in our Strategy 2030 to grow our Terminal Portfolio and reflects our commitment to building a unified, world-class terminal network that delivers consistent, high-quality service globally. The rebranding of Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre represents our dedication to reliability, sustainability, and innovation for our customers and partners,” shared Dheeraj Bhatia, CEO Hanseatic Global Terminals.
Ellen BARBOZA. Dheeraj Bhatia (Chief Executive Officer of Hanseatic Global Terminals) and Eric Barbé (President of the Seafrigo Group) today celebrated the successfully completed transfer of 60% of the shares in CNMP LH in presence of Édouard Philippe (Mayor of Le Havre) and Benoît Rochet (General Manager of HAROPA PORT)
“This change of identity marks a major turning point: thanks to our strengthened partnership with HGT, we are combining our expertise in temperature-controlled food logistics with a global vision of port terminals for the benefit of our customers, our employees and the development of the port of Le Havre,” mentioned Eric Barbé, President of Seafrigo Group.
“Since joining Hanseatic Global Terminals, our focus has been on investing in people, technology, and infrastructure to strengthen our capabilities. The brand transition marks an exciting chapter for Le Havre, and we remain committed to providing the same trusted service while unlocking new opportunities for growth and excellence,” said Benoit Klein, Managing Director Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre.
Established in 2023, Hanseatic Global Terminals is an independent entity operating under the Hapag-Lloyd group of companies, focused on Terminals and Infrastructure. Hanseatic Global Terminals has a robust vision to become a global terminal operator, expanding to approximately 30 terminals by 2030.
You can find the new official Hanseatic Global Terminals Le Havre Website here.
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, France and the Mediterranean, enhances its global network and allows it to offer seamless, efficient logistics and supply chain solutions to customers worldwide.
