European-scale industrial, logistic and port center, the region of Le Havre benefits from the immediate proximity to the Paris region and from an exceptional opening onto the world.

Its traditional specialty industries, recognized in France as well as all over the world, are complemented by the development of high-tech sectors to which Le Havre region offers an ideal environment for human, commercial and technological success!

Large projects, big works in progress and heavy investment programs reveal the dynamism and strong attractiveness of Le Havre.

Logistics / Port

Number one French port for external trade and containers, Le Havre anticipates the impending commissioning of Port 2000 by developing the range of its logistic skills and by welcoming the most famous companies of the sector into its international logistic center point. More details...

Chemistry – Petrochemistry

Le Havre provides France’s number one refining center and number two chemical center with all the logistic advantages of a major European port, with suitable industrial areas and a network of qualified and dedicated sub-contractors. More details...

Aeronautics

As an integral and essential part of the number three aeronautical region in France, Le Havre develops skills and know-how which are second to none in Europe. More details...

Car-industry / Mechanics

The tradition of automobile manufacturing in Le Havre is characterized by the presence of a major top-of-the-range vehicle production unit (Renault Sandouville) and by a dense and structured fabric of motor vehicle equipment manufacturers, situated in the center of a region representing 15% of national production.
The mechanical industry shows the same vitality; the network of specialized service suppliers and sub-contractors is reinforced with the presence of European and worldwide leaders (Sidel, Dresser Rand, 2h Energy, etc.). More details...

New information and communication technology - Data-processing

A multimedia and numeric center point in full expansion, Le Havre region already benefits from the setting up and success of innovative companies (Soget SA, Trace, etc.), but also from a large project aimed at creating a technological and scientific center point.

Call centers

The setting-up of integrated call centers (SPB, Delmas, etc.) reveals the growing attractiveness of Le Havre for customer relationship platforms and is a privileged area for large outsourcing projects, only 1h45 from Paris. It is an ideal alternative to big call center towns – saturated nowadays - and to risky off-shore relocations! More details...

Eco-industries

Environment and sustainable development are particularly important in the Le Havre region through the recycling / treatment / development pole which benefits here from a particularly favorable environment responding to the major problems: supply, deposits, suitable sites, etc. More details...