ecological and energy transition : A new stage in the electrification project of cruise quay at Le Havre

In January 2025, a key stage was reached in the project to electrify the quay of the Le Havre cruise terminal. The HAROPA PORT project team went to Tallinn, Estonia, for the factory reception of the first vehicle designed by ShoreLink to connect ships in port to the shore power.

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Customised equipment to match with the port's challenges

Under the guidance of HAROPA PORT's teams, two vehicles, each weighing 20 tonnes and equipped with articulated arms, were developed to meet the specific requirements of Le Havre.

Designed to take account of variations in tidal height - which can exceed 8 meters - this innovative equipment will be connected to a network of cables buried along the quayside, enabling power to be supplied to the ships via 8 power sockets.

The vehicles are due to be delivered in the next few weeks, and the first trials will be carried out in March 2025.

A step towards emission-free port of call

At the same time, work is progressing on the electrification of the Pierre Callet quay at the Pointe de Floride.

By 2026, the terminal's three quays will be operational, delivering a total of 30 MW simultaneously.

Placed at the heart of HAROPA PORT's strategic project, this project, known as RENAQ, represents a total budget of €32 million, with:

  •  €5 millions  from the State under the CPIER 2023 - 2027,
  •  €13.6 millions from the State under the France Relance plan,
  •  € 900,000 from the State under the Research fund for coal and steel (RFCS)
  •  €12.5 millions financed by HAROPA PORT.
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