Transport networks. Paris Region, a major logistical hub in Europe

Its geographical location, at the crossroads of Nothern, Southern and Esatern Europe, the richness of its communication networks and multimodal platforms, and their environmentally-focused development combine to make the Paris Region a major European logistics hub. Few areas in the world can boast as many logistical assets as the Paris Region.

Firstly, its geographic position
Located at the crossroads of European and world exchanges, this region, which totals 11.5 million inhabitants and play host to more than 600,000 companies, is the second business cluster of the 500 leading companies. Secondly, the multiplicity of its transportation modes is remarkable. Its two main international airports – Paris Orly and more importantly Paris Charles de Gaulle – and the Bourget airport for business aviation make it the Number One European airport hub. The same ranking is achieved when you consider its highway network, with its 700 km of highway which branch out across the entire continent and its 12,000 km of roadways. Regarding its rail network, it arouses the envy of other largest international regions with its six high-speed train stations and its direct lines to London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt, along with its 111 freight stations and 640 sites directly connected to them. Lastly, its river transportation system, which ranks #2 on the continent, is especially developed, with 70 ports and 10 multimodal platforms spread over its 500 km of waterways.

World leaders have chosen the Paris Region
It is not surprising, under these conditions, that large world enterprises specialized in logistics have chosen the Paris Region as their location. Of the 5,000 companies in the business that are registered there, we note the presence of the leading names in the industry such as Air France, Cargo, FedEx, UPS, DHL, Hays Logistics, Geodis, Prologis and TNT. “It was crucial tp be at the center of a large European economic zone with an extensive labor pool and, as is the case at Roissy, to take advantage of their connections with other countries, for example Africa”, explains Nathalie Amiel-Ferrault, Vice-President Consumer Experience at FedEx Europe, Middle East, India and Africa.

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Source: Paris-Region Magazine, issue 9, march 2010

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Environmental awareness. Paris Nord 2 International Business Park receives ISO 14001 Certification

As part of its commitment to sound, responsible growth, Paris Nord 2 International Business Park has been setting strong environmental standards over the past few years. The business park has recently received from ECOPASS ISO 14001 Certification for the management of its shared facilities.

The first privately-managed business park in Europe, Paris Nord 2 has already attracted 500 companies and their 17.000 employees, offering exceptional surroundings. The business park spreads over 300 hectares that include 70 hectares of green, landscaped areas; one of the park's particularities, which we wish to preserve, in the perspective of a responsible future: our commitment to environmental awareness was self-evident.

The ISO 14001 certification asserts this commitment and validates the Environmental Management System we have established. Our goals in terms of water resources, maintenance of green areas, roads or facilities are recorded in our Environmental Management Program, along with the measures we will take to achieve them. This Program will be reviewed each year, according to the Continuous Improvement Process.

Hervé Chastagnol, General Manager of Paris Nord 2, explains: "As managers of the business park, we felt that guaranteeing the companies and their employees a high quality work environment was essential. Responsibility and sustainability are two keywords for Paris Nord 2's future. We took our first steps towards this future ensuring that our activities have as little impact as possible on the environment; this is what ISO 14001 certification is about.

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For information :
Communication Officer
a.bracquart@parisnord2.fr
01 48 63 10 00

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The new-look Econovista

A new version of Econovista.com, the free interactive economic map of Paris Region is now available.
The new-look Econovista offers three new maps of Paris Region and a number of new functions to meet your needs more effectively.

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The Create and develop in Paris Region map
Created in partnership with the website Créersaboite.fr (designed to assist with the creation, transfer and acquisition of companies in Paris Region), this map displays the main locations and economic players supporting the setting up, location and development of businesses in Paris Region.

The Cap Digital - Digital content map
Cap Digital Paris Region is the region’s first competitiveness cluster to team up with Econovista.com.
Now Econovista offers a themed map dedicated to this cluster’s activities, highlighting the exceptional dynamism and density of the digital industry in Paris Region.

The Visit Paris Region map
The Paris Region tourist board offers you a themed map on Econovista dedicated to tourism and quality of life.


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The new interface makes it easy to see the various Paris Region maps available:
- Economic trails (Discover, Visit, Create and Develop Travel, Innovate, Spot talents),
- Maps of the Paris Region clusters
- A dedicated map focusing on the area around Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
- Plus a “My Map” function allowing you to create your own personalised map.


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Olivier ABESSOLO - Paris Region Agency