In pics: port of Marseille-Fos in southern France

Photo taken on Oct. 15, 2019 shows the port of Marseille-Fos in Marseille, southern France. The port of Marseille-Fos is a global port with infrastructure able to process all types of traffic and is also a major ship repair centre. Its strategic position, ideal for North/South and East/West trade, and its intermodal facilities make it the southern gateway to Europe. The port of Marseille-Fos will participate in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2019 scheduled in November. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)