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The call for expressions of interest issued by Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port to meet the needs of businesses in its hinterland, particularly those in the agri-food industry, has reached a conclusion. The construction and operation of the new cold storage facility at Montoir de Bretagne have been entrusted to Groupe SF. This new facility will enable the Port to expand its maritime service offer, both for imports and exports.

French port and logistics operators have decided to unite under a single banner: HUB France Ports and Connections for Logistics. Founded in 2023, this collective has one goal: to strengthen the visibility and competitiveness of French logistics in Europe and internationally. Participation in the Transport Logistic 2025 Trade Show in Munich is the first concrete step in that process. The Oportunity collective took part in this event from 2nd to 5th June.

The annual general meeting of Nantes Ports Maritime Union (UMNP) was held on 5th June and was attended by some one hundred stakeholders from the Port Community. On this occasion, maritime pilot Ludovic Madec was elected Chair by the members of the Board of Directors of the Organization.

On 17th and 18th June, Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port took part in Seanergy, the leading international event dedicated to offshore renewable energy, which was held this year in Paris. This event offered a great opportunity to showcase the ongoing operations for the installation of the Loire Estuary’s second offshore wind farm, led by EMYN, as well as to present the Éole project for the creation of a dedicated industrial integration base for fixed-foundation and floating wind turbines in Saint Nazaire.

Since 2021, Wind for Goods has been bringing together every two years stakeholders who have set a common course to decarbonizing the maritime industry! The leading international event dedicated to the wind-powered transportation of freight and passengers, Wind for Goods connects representatives from the sector to highlight solutions and practices that will reduce the carbon footprint of the maritime industry. Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port is a partner of this event.

On Sunday, 15th June, regional TV channel France 3 Pays de la Loire devoted its "Politics on Sunday" programme slot to Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port and its role in the economic development of the Regional Community. Jean-Rémy Villageois, Chair of the Management Board of Nantes ‒ Saint Nazaire Port, was invited to present the Port’s activities and the actions being undertaken to meet the challenges of tomorrow and to successfully transition to a model that is less dependent on fossil fuels.