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Port and Maritime

What if we develop sustainable maritime  
and inland waterway transport together?
Reduce the environmental impact of maritime and port activities 
Create new, sustainable social and economic opportunities 
Protect and regenerate vulnerable marine and river ecosystems
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Maritime or inland port regions are central to our economies. But they face numerous challenges, such as changes in economic activity, a highly competitive environment, nature conservation and conflicting sectoral interests. Let’s turn ports into drivers of the ecological transition to a low-carbon, circular economy that create jobs and promote social equality. We work with you to strike the right balance between attracting people and businesses, harmonizing sectoral interests, developing sustainably, strengthening resilience and improving cost efficiency. 

An
approach
enhanced by our
complementary forms of
expertise

We mobilize economic, technical, legal, financial and environmental expertise

Long-
standing clients and
partners in France and abroad

We have several decades of experience supporting public and private partners with their port, maritime and inland waterway projects

Expertise
enhanced by the
acquisition of
Catram
Consultants

An internationally renowned, leading French consulting firm specializing in transport economics joined us in 2016

Our Port and Maritime services

Support for strategic port development decisions

Developing and adapting ports

Key players in the development of sea and river transport, landowners, developers and incubators, ports are at the heart of all transitions: ecological, economic and social. Let’s support their adaptation to society’s expectations and tomorrow’s economy, while reducing their impact and improving their relationships with cities.

  • Assessment and evaluation: economic, technical, financial, institutional, environmental and human diagnostics; functional analysis and organization of logistics flows 
  • Market study, traffic forecasts and, benchmark 
  • Strategic positioning and pricing study 5-, 10- and 20-year port master plan 
  • Definition and estimation of development solutions (dredging, quays, wharves, storage areas, etc.) 
  • Environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) and energy transition strategy 
  • Support for the concessioning of port activities 
Portrait de Dominique BERTHET, Responsable Portuaire, Maritime & Logistique chez Inddigo

Dominique BERTHET
Port, Maritime and Logistics Manager

Developing seaport, river port, commercial port, fishing port or marinas requires a broad vision of understanding adapted to the local context, whether in Europe, Overseas France or in the Global South. Innovation, multidisciplinarity and the ability to propose tailor-made solutions are essential for planning tomorrow’s port, maritime and river activities.

Supporting the evolution of maritime transport

Shipping companies that transport freight or passengers must constantly rethink and adapt to the market. Let’s work together to strike the right balance between service attractiveness and cost optimization. 

  • Development strategy for new shipping lines 
  • Market study, business plan 
  • Optimization of services and definition of offer (types of ships, capacity, frequency, on-board services, etc.) 
  • Comparison of management methods and support for contractualization 
  • Study of new engines 

Internationally recognised expertise

With more than 40 years of experience with projects in many countries, we support your international port projects.

Find out more about our international experience

Promote river transport

Waterways are true transport corridors. Let’s make them more attractive for freight transport. And on smaller canals, let’s promote tourism.

  • Modal shift assessment 
  • Development strategy for river activities and tourism 
  • Support in renewing public service contracts 
  • Development of ports and riverside stops

Our Port and Maritime experience

Find out about our references

We work with local, national and international networks

Our involvement with different French and international networks enhances our expertise and broadens the scope of our mandates

Find out about our networks

AIVP is a privileged witness of the ongoing changes in cities and ports all over the world. The association aims to improve the relationship between cities and ports through dialogue and cooperation. It does so to make it easier to integrate ports and urban areas, restructure economic circuits all over the world, and meet the challenges of social integration, climate change, the energy transition, growth in the cruise industry, and more. Inddigo has been a member since 2017.

Learn more about AIVP

This organisation was created by and for professionals and brings together all maritime sectors. CMF’s members include companies of all sizes, competitiveness clusters, federations and associations, research centres and laboratories, schools and educational establishments, communities, local economic players, and the French navy.

Learn more about CMF (in French only)

Fondation SEFACIL is dedicated to research and innovation in the port, maritime and logistics sectors. It aims to promote sustainable development and operational excellence in these areas. The foundation supports research projects, organises conferences and workshops, and publishes studies to share best practices and breakthroughs with professionals in these sectors.

Learn more about Fondation SEFACIL (in French only)

IPER is a professional training organisation based in Le Havre. Founded in 1977, the institute specialises in continuing education for executives in the maritime, port and logistics sectors. It offers training in French and English that covers subjects like port development and management, including management of port operations. The institute is recognised worldwide for its expertise and has trained more than 9,000 people from over 150 countries. It has been an integral part of EM Normandie business school since 2006.

Learn more about IPER