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“I am approaching my new mandate, a “complete” mandate, after this first chapter of a year and a half, with even more enthusiasm. The renewed confidence of the members of the Supervisory Board obliges me. I also feel proud, because I now know the strengths of the port; I measure all the resilience that we have demonstrated in these times of chronic instability, demonstrating a constantly renewed capacity for adaptation, and therefore I am confident. So much will come to fruition by 2029! I am honored to be part of the adventure and I will make my modest contribution to making Marseille Fos a safe port of its strengths, proud of its history and a precursor of transitions,” expresses Christophe Castaner. The Supervisory Board of the large maritime port of Marseille makes strategic decisions for the public establishment, particularly large-scale investments, and controls its management. It meets at least once a quarter and is made up of 18 members appointed for 5 years: 5 qualified individuals appointed by the State, 5 representatives of the State, 5 representatives of local authorities and their groups and 3 staff representatives of the establishment. The Supervisory Board is developing the port’s future 2025-2029 strategic project.

A port in full transformation

The port of Marseille Fos is going through a period of major, unprecedented strategic transformations, renewing the foundations of its economic model. To achieve this, several very large-scale projects are being undertaken, and the 2025-2029 period will be decisive. The future strategic project is being built and is structured around 5 hubs – traffic & logistics, passengers, fuel & energy, industry and the digital hub – which will be drivers of economic development, energy sovereignty and the influence of the port area. , territory and country. “Alongside Hervé Martel and the management board, I will carry this ambition of successfully carrying out the spectacular transformation of the port of Marseille Fos as part of the energy transition. It will represent, for the port alone, €1.7 billion of investment over the next 10 years. We are determined to reduce our environmental footprint by promoting sustainable practices and investing in innovative solutions for a successful energy transition, serving the region and France,” concludes Christophe Castaner.