Marine renewable energy
Supporting technologies that harness marine resources to produce renewable energy.
DiscoverAbout Aquitania Ports Link
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the region’s four commercial ports together form Aquitania Ports Link. Through this collaborative effort, we offer a comprehensive logistics solution shaped by the priorities of the energy transition.
Uniting regional stakeholders to boost maritime activity
The history of Aquitania Ports Link
Aquitania Ports Link was created in 2022 out of a shared commitment to regional cooperation, initiated by the region’s commercial ports and public agencies. Since then, we’ve established ourselves as a driving force behind economic and maritime development in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Our purpose
Our aim is to develop, structure, and energise the region’s port offering through strong cooperation focused on:
- promoting maritime transport and multimodality;
- developing marine renewable energy;
- supporting projects aimed at decarbonising operations and transport.
A regional alliance serving maritime transport
We are built on a network of complementary stakeholders who combine their expertise to ensure efficient and sustainable maritime operations. Each one plays a vital role in developing infrastructure, optimising logistics services, and supporting businesses. Together, we create a synergy that fuels innovation, strengthens competitiveness, and ensures long-term success for the port sector, both nationally and internationally.
Grand Port Maritime de La Rochelle
La Rochelle is the deep-water commercial port on France’s Atlantic coast. With annual traffic of 8 to 10 million tonnes, it offers a broad range of maritime and logistics services. It accommodates the majority of large vessels year-round and handles a versatile and diverse flow of goods.
Port Charente Atlantique
Port Charente Atlantique is a local port that works directly with businesses across Nouvelle-Aquitaine. It handles a wide range of goods traffic with agility and flexibility across its two sites: Rochefort and Tonnay-Charente.
Atlantic Port of Bordeaux
An estuary port made up of seven specialised terminals, Bordeaux provides expert support to industry and maritime operators. Its well-established expertise across a range of sectors ensures seamless and efficient cargo handling for its clients.
Port of Bayonne
Bayonne is the first French commercial port to receive triple certification in quality, environmental management, and safety. It generates significant economic benefits and sustains several thousand direct and indirect jobs in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Landes departments.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region
With deep expertise in land-use planning and the ecological transition, the Region plays an active role in supporting the development of its commercial ports. Mathieu Bergé, Regional Councillor in charge of European territorial cooperation, the Euroregion, and airports, chairs the association.
The Region strengthens the economic performance of the ports by funding key infrastructure investments. It also supports all businesses in industrial-port zones by:
- accelerating their green transition;
- improving their performance;
- rolling out innovative processes.
To prepare the next generation of maritime professionals, the Region offers a broad selection of vocational training programmes.
cteurs maritimes aux métiers de demain, la Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine propose un large panel de formations professionnelles.
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine CCI works closely with businesses to better integrate port infrastructure into regional and national logistics chains. It facilitates collaboration between the ports and industrial businesses throughout the region.
Thanks to the strategic location of port infrastructure along France’s southern Atlantic coast, businesses throughout Nouvelle-Aquitaine enjoy full access to maritime trade.
Aquitania Ports Link is committed to supporting businesses in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
We put local companies at the heart of our strategy by taking concrete action to support their growth. We help businesses in inland areas connect to global trade by promoting modal shift.
As part of our commitment to ecological transition, our ports work closely with partners to actively support decarbonisation. This ambition is reflected in our investment in low-carbon infrastructure and our role as a coordinator between industrial stakeholders.
