Operational since late 2024, this modern facility is part of a long-term vision. Designed as a scalable and modular infrastructure, it is built to support the sustainable growth of multimodal transport across the Greater Paris and Greater East regions. Strategically located along the key corridor linking Paris to the port of Le Havre, France’s primary gateway for maritime containers, the terminal offers optimised connections by rail and inland waterways.
Objectives
This project forms part of a broader investment programme led by MSC and its subsidiary Terminal Investment Limited (TiL), a global port operator. Its objective is to enhance France’s port and logistics infrastructure. Closely tied to the TN MSC Port 2000 project in Le Havre, the terminal plays an integral role in the group’s strategy to connect local and global markets more efficiently. This development supports economic growth, job creation, and the strengthening of resilient supply chains, all while reducing environmental impact.
Designed with environmental responsibility in mind, the Paris-Bruyères terminal provides improved infrastructure via rail and barge, removing road miles and associated emissions and leaving only last-mile connectivity to be performed by trucks. This approach substantially decreases reliance on road transport, a major contributor to pollution and congestion in the Île-de-France region. Additionally, the site itself is developed according to sustainable principles, featuring ecological compensation zones and efficient natural resource management.
An ambitious project
Marc Bourdon, Managing Director of MSC France, states: “We are very proud to officially inaugurate the MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères. This ambitious project reflects our long-term commitment to decarbonizing our customers’ supply chains and developing sustainable logistics solutions. It also serves as a powerful driver for the regional economy by strengthening multimodal connections and creating new opportunities for local stakeholders. It is a concrete response to the challenges of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.”
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The new terminal offers a wide range of logistics services, including handling, storage, container repair, and management of refrigerated goods (reefers) for the agri-food and pharmaceutical industries. It is also equipped to handle special and breakbulk cargo, serving the needs of the energy, construction, and heavy industry sectors.
Frank Tetrel, Managing Director of MEDLOG France, also emphasises: “This new terminal marks a major milestone for MEDLOG France. It embodies our vision of a more integrated, more resilient, and above all more sustainable supply chain, while ensuring our clients have increasingly efficient and environmentally-friendly options for their logistics solutions.”
Thanks to its direct connection with the TN MSC Port 2000 in Le Havre, the MEDLOG Inland Terminal Paris-Bruyères offers its clients faster container dispatch, secure end-to-end oversight, and shorter transit times – eliminating intermediaries and optimising operational efficiency.
