Haropa Port in Le Havre reports a record 3.2 million TEU in 2025, driven by investments and strong hinterland traffic growth.
Le Havre's Haropa Port reported record container traffic of 3.2 million TEU in 2025, up four percent, supported by carrier-led investments, reports London's S&P Global.
Haropa, which includes the ports of Le Havre, Rouen, and Paris, saw hinterland traffic rise four percent to 2.3 million TEU, while transshipments increased by 2.4 percent. Deputy CEO Kris Danaradjou stated that performance would be strengthened in the coming years by EUR 1.2 billion (US$ 1.4 billion) in infrastructure investment from Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC), CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd.
Mr. Danaradjou noted that operations were shaped by an unpredictable environment, including US tariffs, shifting carrier alliances, and the normalization of routing via the Cape of Good Hope instead of the Suez Canal. He mentioned that a potential return to Red Sea transits could challenge Le Havre, particularly during transition periods when vessels use both routes.
Le Havre has land available to terminals for yard clearance and multimodal options, including road, rail, and barge. As a deep-water port, ships can move from mooring to quay within an hour, Mr. Danaradjou said.
Haropa prioritized multimodality to support decarbonization. Barge traffic on the Seine corridor grew from 19.7 percent in 2024 to 20.3 percent last year. Rail transport from Le Havre reached a record 145,000 TEU, up 18 percent, while Paris river terminals grew by one percent.
Despite US tariffs on the European Union, transatlantic trade remained stable at 180,000 TEU. The US is Haropa's largest export market, with wine and spirits making up 30 percent of cargo, alongside chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dairy products.
