Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) will introduce itself as a major European port in the field of renewable marine energies at Multimodal 2012, in Birmingham (UK), from 1 to 3 May 2012. More particularly, Cherbourg is set to be used as the industry-and-assembly hub for the wind-farm consortium led by EDF and Alstom, which has won a major contract leading to the installation of 240 wind turbines both in the Channel and off the West coast of France. Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA), which owns and runs the ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg, will participate in the 2012 Multimodal trade fair at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) from 1 to 3 May of this year, in Birmingham (England). The trade show is the UK and Ireland’s leading freight-transport and logistics exhibition. PNA aims to develop strategic partnerships with British players in the logistics sector through the economic development of its ports’ assets. PNA is a pivotal component of the West Normandy Marine Energy initiative, which groups together all the business players and political decision-makers within the Normandy region in respect of wind power and renewable energies (including marine-based energies). The port authority is set to benefit from the French government’s recent decision to choose the consortium integrating EDF and Alstom for the implementation of a major offshore wind-farm construction project involving PNA ports. Using PNA’s facilities, energy specialists Alstom, WPD, DONG Energy and Nass & Wind, together with EDF, are set to construct three wind farms off the north-western coast of France. This will result in 240 turbines being built, with much of the assembly taking place across facilities located in Cherbourg. As a result of this project, more specifically, Alstom will set up two industrial bases, one of which will be in Cherbourg. These bases will be involved in the manufacturing of masts and blades for the wind turbines, thanks to the construction of two factories within Cherbourg’s port area. About 500 jobs will be created in these factories. The port of Cherbourg will serve as the assembly hub for the wind-farm consortium led by EDF. Caen-Ouistreham will be the maintenance port for the wind-power project: the site of Courseulles-sur-mer, on the Normandy coast, has been chosen for this purpose. In order to strengthen the position of the port of Cherbourg, PNA is committed to lengthening the Quai des Flamands — a project set to cost €40 million and extend the quay to 580m. Consequently, the quay will be capable of receiving several ships of different configurations. This extension is necessary in order to respond to the expected production and logistical tempo of the marine-renewable-energy project. PNA is also considering the extension of other platforms in order to be able to receive a range of ships with different layouts. Regarding tidal power, Cherbourg possesses a major asset: its immediate proximity to the Raz Blanchard (or Race of Alderney), which represents half of France’s tidal-energy potential. There is no doubt that PNA’s ports, notably Cherbourg, have great potential in becoming major European ports in the field of renewable-marine energies, thanks to their natural characteristics. These characteristics include the ports’ location at the heart of the market for wind power in North-Western Europe, 44 hectares of land that is free of all activity, and an absence of sea- and road-access constraints. Regarding the land that is available, PNA is looking into a possible extension of the surface area by 35 hectares in order to house further developments. The offshore-wind-farm and tidal-energy sectors are set to grow in France, thanks also to the launch of a second call for tenders. Similar developments are taking place across Europe, and PNA ports are ideally located close to the sites where vast offshore wind farms are due to be built, on the British side of the Channel. Both Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are on the French side of the English Channel, close to the south coast of the UK. Besides, both ports have cheap available land, as well as good ferry links to Ireland and England (with high-frequency crossings and an extended ferry terminal that is near completion): all these features add to PNA’s attractiveness as a prospective partner. Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are ports with complementary advantages. Situated at the centre of the Channel and accessible 24 hours a day, Cherbourg is a deep-water port that constitutes a logistic hub for bulk carriers. Caen is situated closer to Paris and backs on to a large built-up area, thus offering an attractive hinterland. PNA’s ports and local players using them also have expertise in a range of fields:  they undertake many activities relating to cross-Channel logistics, while the transit of solid-bulk carriers, the handling of heavy cargo and shipping-related industries also characterize the region. About PNA The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are owned and run by Ports Normands Associés, known in English as the Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA). PNA’s head office is in Caen (Normandy). The historic region of Normandy is currently made up of two separate regions: Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie, in French) and Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie). The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are located on the north-west coast of France and face southern England, on the other side of the English Channel. They belong to the western, maritime part of Basse-Normandie. For further information about Multimodal 2012, please go to: http://www.multimodal.org.uk/ For further information about PNA, please go to: www.pna-ports.fr For further information, please contact :  Quote ref. : FTPB3730 Ms Katherine WOODS - Press Officer UBIFRANCE Press Office in London Tel: +44 (0) 207 024 3640 katherine.woods@ubifrance.fr   View other press releases at : http://www.ubifrance.com/uk/

The Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA), which owns and manages the ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg in Normandy (North-Western France), has released encouraging 2011 results, despite the challenging economic context and a deteriorated British market. Execution of a number of projects in 2012 — including Alstom and EDF’s use of PNA facilities as a construction site and hub for assembling wind turbines — is set to strengthen PNA’s place in cross-Channel trade.     Jean-Michel SÉVIN, CEO of PNA, states, “2012 looks very promising. The revitalisation of the two port locations [Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg] is taking shape. Their development outlook appears encouraging, and the ports should be able to consolidate, or even increase their economic impact.”   PNA has published its full results for the year 2011 and its forecast for the year 2012.     Passenger-traffic numbers are encouraging   PNA ports experienced a slight increase in passenger traffic in 2011 as a result of sustained traffic flow between France and Ireland; a significant recovery in traffic between Cherbourg and England, especially during the summer season; and, finally, a very good year for cruise activity.   Cruise activity was particularly high in 2011. This was true, specifically, of Cherbourg, which recorded 40 calls by cruise liners and a 50.85% increase in the number of passengers. At close to 100,000, a record-high number of cruise passengers (95,840) passed through the port of Cherbourg.   Moreover, cross-Channel activity between Ireland as well as England and the port of Che rbourg was up by 7.60%. This compensated for the drop in traffic between Caen and the South of England, with a decrease in the use of the Caen-Ouistreham-to-Portsmouth line, which stemmed from a combination of stagnant demand and high-capacity supply in the English Channel and in the North Sea.   After the Dover Strait, however, Caen-Ouistreham remains by far the most important cross-Channel line, with nearly one million passengers passing through the ferry port annually.     Goods traffic shows resilience against a difficult background   Goods traffic, for its part, decreased by 4.80% in 2011 (year on year), which was mainly due to a difficult business environment in terms of cross-Channel relations with the UK.   In 2011, PNA experienced a drop of close to 6.15% in cross-Channel trade volumes: undoubtedly, it has been a difficult period for cross-Channel activity due to the continued weakness of the pound sterling against the euro, made worse by vigorous competition among operators. This fierce competition is reflected in over-supply and particularly low prices, while the recession continues to affect much of Europe.   Within this difficult context, PNA ports — and, in particular, Caen-Ouistreham — have successfully maintained their overall position, with changes in activity closely mirroring those of the entire cross-Channel region.   In 2012, an extension of the cross-Channel terminal at Ouistreham will be completed: this will optimise the port’s logistical organisation and, as a result, make it more attractive to operators.   Regarding conventional goods, traffic at PNA ports actually rose by 2.35% in 2011, with variations between individual ports and the types of traffic flows.   In Caen, an overall decrease in volume of 11.50% can be traced to lower cereals exports, down by approximately 150,000 tonnes (as compared to 2010, which had been an exceptional year). Some types of ‘miscellaneous’ traffic, such as molasses (47,560 tonnes of which were trans-shipped via PNA ports in 2011), have become sustainable and can be considered mainstays of the port’s activity.   In Cherbourg, traffic has more than doubled thanks to the bulk terminal, where over 140,000 tonnes of salt and coal transited in 2011, in total.       Looking forward to 2012   A range of factors point towards a positive trend characterizing levels of activity at PNA ports in the year 2012.   Firstly, the all-time records achieved in 2011 by Cherbourg for bulk-, cruise- and Ireland-related activities and traffic highlight the relevance of Cherbourg’s position within these niches.   Second, the stabilised cross-Channel market should also enable all the operators, and the cross-Channel lines that are in place, to regain healthier operating conditions.   Third, PNA, together with its six partners, is opening up new capacity that should benefit the port of Caen, thanks to the Caen-to-Le Havre inter-port container shuttle project.   Finally, the result of the call to tender for the offshore-energy project expected for the spring of 2012 will be a decisive factor for PNA ports. International engineering group Alstom has chosen Cherbourg as its key site for implementing its industrial development programme for offshore wind power, provided that the consortium wins 50% of the call to tender. In all, 500 jobs are at stake, as far as the port is concerned.   Confirming further the potential of the port in the field of renewable marine-based energy, energy group EDF has also chosen Cherbourg as its construction hub for assembling wind turbines ahead of their offshore installation. Additionally, Caen-Ouistreham will provide residential and maintenance facilities for the Courseulles-sur-Mer site.   PNA is set to pursue its development policy by furthering co-operation opportunities with the ports in the river Seine area and with those located in the South of both Ireland and England.   PNA also intends to continue with its ambitious investment programme, which includes a €40m investment in the launch of works for the extension and development of Cherbourg’s 380-metre-long Quai des Flamands. The completion of the modernisation of PNA’s port works will cost €1.7m. PNA will also invest €500,000 in the opening of new access points to the Mielles platform at Cherbourg.   PNA ports represent about 4,000 jobs — of which about 2,000 are direct jobs, 1,800 are indirect jobs, and 200 are jobs that will be generated — and about €180m of added value across the region of Basse-Normandie.     About PNA   The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are owned and run by Ports Normands Associés, known in English as the Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA). PNA’s head office is in Caen.   The historic region of Normandy is currently made up of two separate regions: Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie, in French) and Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie). The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are located on the north-west coast of France and face southern England, on the other side of the English Channel. They belong to the western, maritime part of Basse-Normandie.   For further information, please go to: www.pna-ports.fr  

UBIFRANCE, the French export-support agency, will present 24 marine-technology companies on the French Pavilion ( stands A300, B300, C300 ) at OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL 2012, which will be held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre (in London) from 13 to 15 March 2012 .     The companies on the UBIFRANCE Pavilion will showcase t heir innovative products and advanced technological solutions in order to reinforce their professional contacts with British partners, and to provide new business and partnerships opportunities for trade and research between France and the UK.   OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL is the world’s premier forum for marine science and ocean technology, where representatives from industry, academia and government share knowledge and expertise, thus improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s oceans.   The trade show will take place at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in the Docklands district of London (UK) between 13 and 15 March 2012. UBIFRANCE will be delighted to welcome all interested parties on the French Pavilion ( stands A300, B300, C300 ).   Website : http://www.oceanologyinternational.com/   A catalogue with full details concerning the companies on the French Pavilion is available on request. The companies exhibiting are ACSA, BMTI, Brest Metropole Oceane, Cadden, CCIV-Var Accueil Investisseurs (VAI), Cesigma Signals & Systems, Ciscrea, Comex, Kley France, Ifremer, In Vivo, Lapp Muller, Mobilis, NKE, Osean SAS, Pôle Mer Bretagne, Pôle Mer PACA, Provence Promotion, Quiet-Oceans, RTSYS, SBG Systems SAS, SIG, Soacsy, and Technicap.   ·          ACSA: http://www.underwater-gps.com/ — Stand B300   ·          BMTI : http://www.bmti-alcen.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Brest Metropole Oceane : www.brest.fr/territoire-competences/brest-metropole-oceane.html En cache  -  Pages similaires — Stand A300   ·          Cadden : http://www.cadden.fr/en-index.html — Stand A300   ·          CCIV- Var accueil investisseurs : http://www.var-invest.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Cesigma Signals & Systems: http://www.cesigma.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Ciscrea: http://www.ciscrea.net/ — Stand B300   ·           Comex : http://www.comex.fr — Stand B300 ·          Kley France : http://www.kleyfrance.fr/ — Stand A300   ·          Ifremer: http://www.ifremer.fr/institut_eng — Stand C300   ·          In Vivo : http://www.invivo-environnement.com/ — Stand A300   ·          Lapp Muller: http://www.lappmuller.fr/en/ — Stand B300   ·          Mobilis: www.mobilis-sa.com — Stand A300   ·          NKE: www.nke-instrumentation.com — Stand A300   ·          Osean SAS: http://www.osean.fr/ — Stand B300   ·          Pôle Mer Bretagne : http://www.pole-mer-bretagne.com/ — Stand A300   ·          Pôle Mer PACA : www.polemerpaca.com — Stand B300   ·          Provence Promotion : http://www.investinprovence.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Quiet-Oceans: http://www.quiet-oceans.com/ — Stand A300   ·          RTSYS: http://www.rtsys.fr/site/index.php — Stand A300   ·          SBG Systems SAS : http://www.sbg-systems.com/ — Stand C300   ·          SIG : http://www.sigfrance.com/ — Stand C300   ·          Soacs y : http://www.soacsy.com/ — Stand B300   ·          Technicap : http://www.technicap.com/ — Stand C300   About UBIFRANCE UBIFRANCE is the French export-support agency. As the partner of reference for French companies wishing to export, UBIFRANCE offers a complete range of services based on the provision of information on export markets, legal issues and regulations, as well as international finance and tenders, while also supplying sectorial data.   In addition, UBIFRANCE offers export advice and targeted support to companies’ commercial activities, such as exploratory visits, partnership meetings, foreign exhibitions and international press communication. Finally, UBIFRANCE runs the International Postgraduate Programme (VIE) for employing qualified personnel and young graduates outside France.

Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA), the port authority of Cherbourg and Caen-Ouistreham, has just finalised its comprehensive proposal to assist in the development of offshore wind energy in the Channel. PNA has published information concerning the capacity and characteristics of the ports it owns, with a view to supporting a European-level wind-energy sector that would make use of its port facilities for support and assembly.    “We have run a long-distance race for several months.  A large amount of consultation, technical definition and proposal has been rigorously carried out.  We have reached the end of the process.  We are now ready, in line with the manufacturers’ schedule,” indicates Laurent Beauvais, President of PNA.    Jean-Michel Sevin, CEO of PNA, says: “In the marine-energy and offshore wind-farm market, the port of Caen-Ouistreham and, more particularly, that of Cherbourg, is very well positioned, in relation to the performance and characteristics of our ports, and in terms of deadlines. We are in a position to respond immediately to expressions of interest.”   As the bid presented by PNA makes clear, PNA ports will be able to offer industrial, technical and logistical support to the planned development of major wind farms in the Channel, both on the English and the French side, more particularly — but not only — in relation to the assembly of wind turbines.    The ports of Cherbourg and Caen-Ouistreham, in the region of Basse-Normandy, (in North-Western France), enjoy an exceptional geographical location. The two ports are situated at the heart of West Europe’s market for renewable marine energy, thanks to the powerful, regular winds that characterise the region, as well as some of Europe’s strongest sea currents.   PNA’s initiative follows on the French government’s call, on 11 July 2011, for tenders to be handed in for the development of offshore wind farms on an unprecedented scale in French waters. Four out of the five proposed fields where offshore wind turbines are due to be built, on the French side, are located in the Channel. Similarly, British sites have been identified for wind-energy development in the Channel, and they include the offshore block known as Rampion, near Brighton (on the Southern coast of England), and Navitus Bay Wind Park, near the Isle of Wight (off the South coast of England).    In total, close to 4 GW of wind-generated energy is to be installed in the next few years, and the ports of Cherbourg and Caen-Ouistreham are ideally situated to provide support to the projects being planned on both the French and the English sides of the Channel.   At a time when marine-turbine technology is growing rapidly, the Blanchard Strait, which is just off the coast of Normandy, offers world-class opportunity, with at least 1 GW of energy accessible a few nautical miles from the port of Cherbourg.   The configuration of the port of Cherbourg allows for the reception of all the marine-based renewable-energy sector’s activities, be they related to manufacturing (such as the construction of booms, blades, masts or foundations) or logistics (more particularly in connection with the turbine-assembly process, before the units are transferred to site).   The port of Cherbourg’s proposal appears particularly suited to the needs of manufacturers. For a start, the port is characterised by significant, existing capacity from a real-estate standpoint. This includes a continuous plot of land of 36 hectares in the port area, which is currently free from all activity and is particularly suitable for heavy loads, thanks to the shallow bedrock.   Additionally, a further 64 hectares — 32 of which are adjacent to the currently available plot — could be, depending on requirements, taken from the main harbour. Finally, as a conventional business park, 13 hectares in the immediate proximity of the port will be made available from 2015.   The offloading platforms at the port of Cherbourg are served, on the shore side, by the 380-metre-long Quai des Flamands. This wharf will be extended to 600 metres from 2014, and, on the land side, will be connected directly to a dual carriageway as well as the rail network.   The nautical position of the port of Cherbourg represents another strong advantage, as the quays are accessible 24 hours a day without draught constraints — the draught is 13.5m deep. This allows for the accommodation, without waiting time, of provision and service ships.    Many aspects of PNA’s proposal make for a well thought-out case, which is in line with the expectations of the manufacturers, while being flexible in terms of users’ technical needs. These aspects include the ports’ experience in producing oil-rig legs, which is a process similar to that involved in the construction of offshore wind turbines.   PNA can also offer an environment free of the constraints usually generated by the processes and regulations relating to risk-prevention planning and to environmentally sensitive zoning (which are applied in the preliminary environmental assessment of land use), since all these areas have been covered already.   The port of Caen-Ouistreham is complementary to that of Cherbourg, and can position itself in relation to the housing of personnel working on the construction of the offshore wind farms and on their maintenance.   About PNA   The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are owned and run by Ports Normands Associés, known in English as the Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA). PNA’s head office is in Caen.   The historic region of Normandy is currently made up of two separate regions: Lower Normandy (Basse-Normandie, in French) and Upper Normandy (Haute-Normandie). The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg are located on the north-west coast of France and face southern England, on the other side of the English Channel. They belong to the western, maritime part of Basse-Normandie.   For further information, please go to: www.pna-ports.fr   

UBIFRANCE, the French Agency for International Development, will present a dozen innovative French companies on the French Pavilion at the Nor-Shipping trade show, which will take place in Oslo (Norway) from 24 to 27 May 2011. The biennial Nor-Shipping exhibition is a leading trade show for the shipbuilding, ship-repair and shipping industries. The event acts as a gateway to Norwegian ship owners, who control the world’s fifth largest commercial fleet. Nor-Shipping is also the major event for naval-equipment manufacturers and shipyards in Europe. In 2009, the event drew nearly 16,000 visitors and 1,100 exhibitors from 52 countries, with 22 national pavilions representing the world’s main shipping industries.    This year, French industry will be represented by a dozen companies and high-tech clusters in the sector. Their technologies and expertise cover a broad range of maritime equipment and services, covering areas such as construction, propulsion, electronic systems and communication. The French Pavilion, which will be located in Hall D, will be a magnet for companies wishing to establish contacts with professionals from around the world.    The following French companies will be available to meet visitors on the French Pavilion in Hall D of the trade show: BPN-Bretagne Pôle Naval/SEA to SEA (a grouping of companies involved in the shipbuilding industry in Brittany, in western France), Eutelsat (a satellite operator), GICAN (a group of naval companies), JEUMONT Electric (a specialist in electrical equipment), MASSON MARINE (an expert in marine-propulsion systems), Orange (a telecommunications operator), Saft (a manufacturer of high-tech batteries), STX Lorient (a recognised player in shipbuilding), and Zodiac SOLAS (a specialist in evacuation systems and life rafts).   About UBIFRANCE UBIFRANCE is the French Agency for International Business Development, and is part of France’s export-support framework.    As the partner of reference for French companies wishing to export, UBIFRANCE offers a complete range of services based on the provision of information about export markets, about legal issues and regulations, and about international finance and tenders, while also supplying sectorial data. In addition, UBIFRANCE offers expert advice and targeted support to companies’ commercial activities, such as exploratory visits, partnership meetings, foreign exhibitions and international press communication. Finally, UBIFRANCE runs the International Postgraduate Programme (VIE) for employing qualified personnel and young graduates outside France.    UBIFRANCE is in charge of the French Pavilion (Hall D) at Nor-Shipping, which will take place from 24 to 27 May 2011 in Oslo (Norway).   For further information about Nor-Shipping, ple ase go to : http://messe.no/en/ntf/Projects/Nor-Shipping/   For further information about UBIFRANCE, please go to: www.ubifrance.com/uk/

INDRAERO SIREN of France, a specialist in the design, production and integration of aeronautical systems, will be taking part in the Aircraft Interiors exhibition in Hamburg (Germany), from 5 to 7 April 2011. This event will give visitors the opportunity to discover INDRAERO SIREN’s expertise in the production of complete and complex composite and metallic work packages. INDRAERO SIREN’s expertise, stemming from 60 years of experience in the field, also covers the design and production of various types of equipment for aeroplanes and helicopters, as well as aircraft interiors. INDRAERO SIREN is looking for business partners for the provision of primary materials or specific production operations.   INDRAERO SIREN’s position as a manufacturer and outsourcer for the European and worldwide aerospace industry means that it is the ideal partner for designers, contractors, interior designers and engineers, explains the company.   INDRAERO SIREN handles the global outsourcing of production for primary sheet-metal parts manufacturing, structural bonding and assembly by welding or riveting. The company has also developed several product ranges that make it possible to fit out the interior of a structure; it manufactures locks and bolts for interior doors, as well as cargo conversion kits and protective flooring.   The company is a specialist in the cutting, trimming and fitting of carpets through the method known as pre-sizing – a process that is less time-consuming and cleaner than traditional methods. INDRAERO SIREN handles the cutting-out and preparation of NTF kits, curtain production, and the manufacturing and fitting of a range of upholstery, including cargo-securing nets, protective covers, troop-transport seats, drop seats, and stretchers.   INDRAERO SIREN has been awarded the necessary accreditations to produce, through global outsourcing, sets of structures for use in civilian and military applications, on the one hand, and to repair civilian aircraft, on the other hand.   The company complies with the BVQI ISO 9001/2000 standard and the EN9100 standard, which are awarded by the grouping of aeronautical and space industries (QUALIFAS and AECMA EASE). INDRAERO SIREN is also ISO 14001-certified. Additionally, the company is accredited by BAE, SHORT’S, ROLLS ROYCE, SNECMA and AIRBUS for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) processes and welding, and for the protection and painting of primary parts.   About INDRAERO SIREN INDRAERO SIREN, which is based in Argenton-sur-Creuse, in Central France, has specialised in the design, production and integration of aeronautical systems for 60 years.   INDRAERO SIREN will be taking part in the Aircraft Interiors exhibition, which will take place in Hamburg (in the north of Germany) from 5 to 7 April 2011. The company will also be taking part in the Paris Air Show, which will be held at Le Bourget Airport, near Paris (France), from 20 to 26 June 2011.   For further information, please go to: www.iaosi.fr

The French Trade Commission in the UK will present the French Pavilion at the Multimodal 2011 trade show for the second year. Multimodal is the key transport and logistics event in the UK, and will be held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham from 5 to 7 April. The French Pavilion will showcase dynamic French companies from across the transport and logistics sector.    The French Pavilion will offer a unique environment for visitors to discover new products and services, and to find potential business partners. The participating French-based companies are aiming to reinforce their professional contacts and explore new business opportunities between France and the UK on the occasion of Multimodal 2011, which will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), in Birmingham (England), from 5 to 7 April 2011.    The companies due to attend (Stand No430) are listed below; a more comprehensive catalogue with full details on each of the exhibitors is available upon request.    Club Défis Logistiques Champagne-Ardenne   The Champagne-Ardenne Logistics Cluster is a regional network, set up for companies dealing with logistics in the Champagne-Ardenne region of north-eastern France. Its aim is to provide support and information, as well as to gather together industry players, in order to initiate partnerships and business opportunities. The cluster has a number of well-known members and partners such as Unilever and Wincanton.  For further information, please go to: www.defis-logistiques-champagne-ardenne.com   France Line   France Line is a French-based road-freight operator, which has specialised in road haulage from Britain to France since 1980. The company provides door-to-door services from the UK to any part of France, and across a broad spectrum of markets.  France Line’s experienced and dedicated team has a proven track record and reputation for delivering reliable, cost-effective and personalised services and solutions.  For further information, please go to: www.francelinetransport.co.uk     Invest in Champagne-Ardenne - CADev (Champagne Ardenne Développement)   CADev (Champagne-Ardenne Développement) is the Regional Investment Promotion Agency in Champagne-Ardenne, in north-eastern France. Its role is to provide free bespoke solutions for international investors’ start-up projects in the logistics, manufacturing and services sectors. The central location of Champagne-Ardenne in north-western Europe is perfect for meeting the expectations of players in the logistics market.  For further information, please go to: www.cadev.fr Port Authority of Rouen Rouen benefits from a strategic position within the French port system. Its seaport, river port, inland port and estuary port are located along the river Seine, between Paris and Le Havre.  The port area’s hinterland has a dense population, with 25 million inhabitants living within a radius of 125 miles (i.e. 200 km). This is the highest population density of any of the French ports. Besides, Rouen is the world’s leading port for grain exports. Other key industries in the region include agriculture, textiles, car manufacturing, and refined petroleum products. For further information, please go to: www.portofrouen.com     Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA)   As the owner of the ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg, Ports of Normandy Authority (PNA) is one of France’s leading port facilities, with a total traffic of seven million tons of goods and two million passengers per year. PNA ports are in a prime geographical location, only a few nautical miles from one of Europe’s busiest maritime corridors and at the heart of cross-Channel trade. The ports of Caen-Ouistreham and Cherbourg offer quality multimodal connections to major European transport hubs, together with considerable port capacities. For further information, please go to: www.pna-ports.fr