Introduct Ion Le Havre is the fifth largest container port in Europe and is expanding its facilities: the current 14 quays for container vessels are to be expanded with another 12 (all outside the locks). Port 2000’s rationale centres on Le Havre’s deter- mination to position itself as a leading hub. This project will absorb around 75 percent of the $600 million investment scheme to upgrade and expand container and bulk facilities at Le Havre. The new facilities will receive the largest container vessels, of 7,000 TEUs plus and with draughts of up to 14.5 m. Shoreside projects include three new logistics parks, adjacent to the container terminals and offering over half a million square feet of warehousing. The entire project was awarded to Soletanche Bachy. This company spe

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