Our missions

The Grand Port Maritime of La Rochelle has the missions, within its administrative area, to ensure the integration of sustainable development issues while providing a level playing field for all.

It is responsible for:

  • Development, operation and maintenance of maritime access
  • Policing, safety and security
  • Management and preservation of the public domain and natural areas of which it becomes the owner (excluding the maritime domain)
  • Construction and maintenance of port infrastructure
  • Promoting the use of rail services in cooperation with the operators concerned
  • Development and management of industrial and logistics areas related to port activity,
  • The promotion of the port in all aspects.