Chaintrier Avocats advises Seafrigo on the sale of a majority stake in CNMP LH to Hanseatic Global Terminals

Chaintrier Avocats advised Seafrigo, an international group specializing in temperature-controlled food logistics, on the sale of 60% of the shares in Compagnie Nouvelle de Manutention Portuaire (CNMP LH) to Hanseatic Global Terminals, a subsidiary of Hapag-Lloyd specializing in port terminal operations.

Founded in 1979, Seafrigo has established itself as a global leader in temperature-controlled food logistics. With a presence across five continents, the group operates its own infrastructure and maintains a vast network of international partners. Seafrigo offers a full range of logistics services, covering all stages of the supply chain, from product pickup to final delivery, including temperature-controlled storage and container load management. As part of this transaction, Seafrigo retains a strategic 40% stake in CNMP LH.

For Hanseatic Global Terminals, this acquisition marks a significant step in its expansion strategy. By acquiring a majority stake in the CNMP LH terminal in Le Havre, HGT significantly strengthens its position in the European market. This transaction aligns with its 2030 strategy, which aims to expand its portfolio to more than 30 terminals. This growth will be accompanied by targeted investments to enhance the operational efficiency of its terminals, supporting the company’s continued expansion in the global port industry.

For this transaction, Seafrigo was advised on corporate aspects by the Chaintrier Avocats team, including Thibaud Forbin, partner, and Aymeric Vuillermet, lawyer.

Hapag-Lloyd was advised by the White & Case team, composed of Stefan Bressler (Frankfurt office), Nicolas Alfonsi, and Marko Hladick (Paris office).