Marseille-Fos is the Mediterranean's premier gateway and home to CMA CGM's global headquarters. With 1.45 million TEU flowing through its terminals, thousands of truck missions cross between Fos-sur-Mer and the Marseille basins every day — and too many return empty. PortChief connects carriers in real time so every chassis leaves loaded.
Terminal Network
The Grand Port Maritime de Marseille (GPMM) spans two distinct zones — the western deep-water basins at Fos-sur-Mer and the eastern harbour in the city of Marseille — separated by 50 kilometres of motorway. PortChief maps every terminal, gate slot, and free-time deadline so carriers can match complementary missions across the entire port complex in seconds.
Marseille-Fos processed 1.45 million TEU in 2024 — a 9% year-on-year increase driven by surging transshipment volumes. As France's number-one port and the home base of CMA CGM, the 50-kilometre split between Fos deep-water terminals and Marseille city basins means trucks routinely deadhead in one direction.
~80% transport by road
The Solution
PortChief turns every empty run into a revenue opportunity. Our marketplace matches carriers with complementary container missions across Eurofos, Seayard, Mourepiane, and the Fos industrial zone — so a truck dropping an import at Fos Distriport can instantly pick up an export heading back to the same terminal.
Carriers, forwarders, and terminals already eliminating empty runs across Eurofos, Seayard, and Mourepiane
By the Numbers
Largest port in France and the Mediterranean by total tonnage — 75 million tonnes of goods annually.
Container throughput in 2024, up 9% year-on-year with growth driven by transshipment and North African trade. 500+ ports connected worldwide via direct shipping lines.
The Challenge
Empty kilometres are draining margins across the GPMM. The 50-kilometre split between Fos deep-water terminals and Marseille city basins means trucks routinely deadhead in one direction.
Seasonal spikes on North Africa short-sea routes, last-minute schedule changes from Mediterranean feeder services, and tight free-time windows at Eurofos and Seayard create an epidemic of empty runs that erodes carrier profitability.
Ready to Swap at Port of Marseille?
Join the carriers, forwarders, and terminals already eliminating empty runs across Eurofos, Seayard, and Mourepiane. Start matching missions in minutes — no integration required.
Gain visibility into every container touching Marseille-Fos. Receive proactive demurrage alerts before free-time expires at Eurofos or Mourepiane. Compare carrier performance by terminal and generate CFO-ready ROI reports that quantify savings from swap participation.
