MarseilleFos

MarseilleFos, officially the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille-Fos, is the combined harbor complex on the Mediterranean coast of southern France. It includes the historic Port of Marseille and the industrial port complex of Fos-sur-Mer, spanning parts of the Marseille metropolitan area and the Bouches-du-Rhône department. The port authority is a state-supervised public institution responsible for port operations, development, safety, and hinterland connections.

The complex handles a diverse mix of cargo, including containerized goods, bulk commodities, liquids, and petrochemicals. The Fos area hosts extensive oil, chemical, and energy-related facilities, while the Marseille segment provides container terminals and general cargo operations, supported by deep-water access and dredging to accommodate large vessels.

Marseille-Fos is one of the largest ports in the Mediterranean and serves as a major gateway for trade between Europe, North Africa, and the wider region. It functions as a multimodal hub with connections by road, rail, and inland waterways to the French hinterland and the European market, and it links to international shipping routes through the Mediterranean Sea.

In the 2000s, the port systems of Marseille and Fos were brought together under a single administration, the Grand Port Maritime de Marseille-Fos, to coordinate planning and investment. Ongoing expansion and modernization programs aim to increase capacity, efficiency, and sustainability, including terminal upgrades and environmental initiatives.