The Port of Marseille Fos is a major player in international trade and welcomes nearly 10.000 ships and 4 million passengers every year, handles more than 70 million tonnes of goods and is developing 10.400 hectares of land in an environmentally excellent manner.

Strategically located on the shores of the Mediterranean and the Rhône delta, it is the only port in this region connected to a wide-gauge river and the natural gateway to Europe. It serves 500 ports worldwide in nearly 160 countries. The Port of Marseille Fos has the space and infrastructure to accommodate maritime, logistics and industrial activities. It can handle a wide range of activities, from import to export of all types of goods (bulk liquids, containers, minerals, food products, etc.). It also boasts 3 million m² of logistics platforms serving international players. Industrial activities such as refining, steelmaking, the chemical industry and ship repair, including the world’s third-largest ‘Form 10’, illustrate the diversity of the port’s ecosystem. Committed to environmental excellence, the Port of Marseille Fos is betting on sustainable and responsible economic growth. It is reducing the impact of maritime activities on air quality through initiatives such as the electrical connection of ships to the quayside and the fuelling of ships with renewable energy.

Conference Programme

Kick off the conference with the annual DBTG Cooper Cup Golf Tournament and Golf clinic on Sunday, October 18. This relaxed and friendly gathering brings together delegates and industry colleagues ahead of the main event.

Conference Day 1 – October 19, 2026

• 10:00 – 12:00 | Registration at Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu
• 12:00 – 13:30 | Opening Lunch at Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu
• 13:30 – 17:00 | Terminal Tour at the Port of Marseille Fos, hosted by the Port Authority. The programme includes a visit to the Port Center in Fos, where participants will receive a comprehensive presentation on the Port Industrial Zone and its ongoing transformation in response to decarbonization challenges. The tour will also feature an on-site visit to the HES MED terminal.
• 18:00 – 19:30 | Evening Welcome Reception in Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu for informal networking

Conference Day 2 – October 20, 2026

• 09:00 – 16:00 | Business Sessions at Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu
• 18:00 – 22:30 | Conference Dinner 

Conference Day 3 – October 21, 2026

• 09:00 – 12:00 | Business Sessions at Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu
• 12:00 – 14:00 | Closing Lunch at Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu

Click here to register for the conference.