Port Logistics

Limited vessel space or port congestions slowing your shipments? GEODIS' market-leading access at Le Havre and strong presence in Marseille offer a smarter way to move goods.

  • Customized international ocean freight

  • End-to-end warehouse operations

  • Efficient drayage, prioritised customs & container flow management

  • Secure container parks & bonded port-adjacent warehouses

Contact our Port Logistics experts

Please note that these GEODIS solutions are intended for professionals only.

Our experts will provide you with more information about our solutions and know-how.

Company *
First name *
Last name *
This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

One partner. Two French ports. Total ocean freight coverage.

Strengthen your global import-export capabilities at Le Havre, where GEODIS is the leading port logistics player, and Marseille. Whether it’s coffee, pharmaceuticals, or solar panels, we keep your cargo moving with strategic container flow management, on-site logistics, and customs support.

 

With 150,000 m² of warehousing space and on-site teams enabling JIT flows, GEODIS helps bypass port congestion and keep supply chains resilient. Leverage our 23,000 m² container park and bonded warehouses to minimize hidden costs such as terminal and customs fees.

Get a quote
  • ocean-freight.svg
    ocean-freight.svg

    International Sea Freight

  • ftl.svg
    ftl.svg

    Container Park Storage

  • geodis-warehouse.svg
    geodis-warehouse.svg

    Storage and Warehouse Operations

  • Drinkable products (milk, juice, oil, etc.), from Holland, Germany, Italy, Austria
    Drinkable products (milk, juice, oil, etc.), from Holland, Germany, Italy, Austria

    Port & Road Haulage

  • short_sea_container.svg
    short_sea_container.svg

    Expedited Port Operations

Port-Native Logistics, Built for Efficiency

customs-corner-cargo-stock-image.png

International Ocean Freight

Access port-to-port* shipment handling from LCL, FCL, and reefer to dangerous goods. Ocean freight order tracking and customs support included.

 

*Le Havre / Marseilles

Containers

Container Park Storage

Securely store ocean freight within 23,000 m² of bonded container yards, to manage high traffic periods and avoid demurrage costs at the terminal.

Warehouse and logistics workers using technology

Storage and Warehouse Operations

Enables order receiving, inventory optimization, quality check, and order preparation across 150,000 m² of port-side warehouse space.

container handler lifting a container.png

Drayage

Avail trucking at every leg of the order journey — inside ports*, between terminals and warehouses, and direct to the end customer.

 

*Le Havre / Marseilles

GEODIS Truck on bridge

Expedited Port Operations

Move ocean freight faster than private carriers with privileged access to dockers at the ports*. Reduces terminal fees and enables last-minute handling.

 

*Le Havre / Marseilles

Xavier Avrard

“Le Havre, France’s leading container port, anchors your European import and export flows. With GEODIS’ strong operational presence on-site, containers move through terminals with higher throughput, tighter coordination, and full process control. Supported by extensive warehousing capacity and dedicated port teams; reduce dwell times, limit congestion exposure, and optimise total logistics costs while maintaining consistent, reliable supply chains.

 

In Southern France, our established footprint in Marseille supports efficient ocean freight flows to North and West Africa, extending your reach across key trade lanes.”

 

Xavier Avrard, General Manager - Freight Forwarding France, GEODIS

Frequently asked questions

Le Havre is France’s leading container port and a critical gateway for European trade, offering strong connectivity to inland transport service networks and cross-Europe shipping routes. With major logistics players like GEODIS operating on-site, businesses benefit from optimized container flows, reduced port congestion, and access to large-scale warehousing and bonded logistics infrastructure.

GEODIS is a leading port logistics provider in Le Havre, with a significant on-site presence that enables priority handling, efficient container management, and end-to-end supply chain coordination. This operational scale allows GEODIS to deliver faster turnaround times and greater control over ocean freight movements. It is certified ISO 9001, AEO, BIO, MASE, LABEL 6PL, BREEAM , etc.

Bonded warehouses allow ocean freight to be stored without immediate payment of customs duties and taxes, helping businesses manage cash flow and reduce upfront costs. At ports like Le Havre, GEODIS leverages bonded warehousing and container parks to minimize terminal fees, streamline customs clearance, and optimize overall logistics costs.

Marseille serves as a strategic hub for exports to North and West Africa, with strong maritime connections. GEODIS leverages its Marseille footprint to manage export flows efficiently, coordinating ocean freight, customs processes, and inland logistics to ensure reliable delivery to key African markets.

GEODIS maintains supply chain continuity through its strong port presence, on-site logistics teams, and integrated ocean freight infrastructure at Le Havre and Marseille. By combining JIT operations, multimodal transport, warehousing, and alternative routing strategies, GEODIS helps businesses mitigate risks like port congestion, strikes, or delays.

Ready to optimize your import and export flows through Le Havre or Marseille?

 

Fill out the form below and our GEODIS port logistics experts will reach out to design the best solution for your ocean freight and supply chain needs.

First name *
Last name *
Company *
Work phone *
This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.