The Port of Marseille-Fos has approved an ambitious €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) investment program covering 2025–2029. The initiative triples the funding level of the previous cycle and aims to reinforce the port’s standing as a major logistics hub in the Mediterranean.
The multi-year plan includes significant modernization of container terminals, new quay infrastructure, and automation upgrades to improve handling efficiency and throughput. The investments will help Marseille-Fos compete with other Mediterranean ports while responding to growing global demand for containerized trade.
A major focus of the plan is the port’s integration with the expanding European hydrogen value chain. Marseille-Fos intends to position itself as a central gateway for hydrogen and low-carbon fuels, developing storage, bunkering, and distribution capacity. This includes infrastructure for renewable hydrogen imports and partnerships with energy companies to support the region’s decarbonization goals.
Alongside physical expansion, the port will adopt digital systems for logistics coordination, improve environmental monitoring, and implement new shore power facilities for vessels at berth. These measures are designed to cut emissions and enhance energy efficiency throughout port operations.
“This investment represents a decisive step toward making Marseille-Fos the leading sustainable logistics hub in the Mediterranean,” port officials said in a statement.
Once complete, the modernization is expected to strengthen France’s maritime competitiveness, improve connections with inland logistics corridors, and support economic growth across southern Europe.
Author Summary: Marseille-Fos invests €1.3 billion to modernize logistics, expand hydrogen infrastructure, and secure a leadership role in Mediterranean container traffic.