Company Overview

CMA CGM is a French shipping and logistics company headquartered in Marseille and is one of the world’s largest container shipping groups. With a fleet of over 650 vessels, the company operates in 160 countries, employs around 160,000 people, and provides end-to-end transport and logistics solutions, serving more than 420 ports globally.

Key Leadership

Executive Team:

CEO: Rodolphe Saadé
CFO: Ramon Fernandez
COO: Benoît Schäfer

Employee Demographics:

Global Workforce: 160,000

Equipment & Infrastructure

Specialized Equipment:

Ships: Operating a fleet of more than 650 vessels serving 420 ports worldwide, with a total fleet slot capacity of 5 million TEUs.
Warehouses: Managing 1,000 warehouses globally, covering 11.2 million square meters for logistics and storage operations.

Technology Platforms:

CMA CGM eSolutions: Digital platform enabling customers to manage shipping processes online, including booking, tracking, documentation, eBill of Lading, ePayment, and real-time rate quotations.

Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

Major Facilities:

CMA CGM Tower: Global headquarters located in Marseille, France, serving as the central hub for worldwide operations
Chicago Air Cargo Hub: Major air cargo facility in Chicago, featuring five Boeing 777 freighters to strengthen U.S. trade and connectivity

Certifications:

ISO 9001: Quality management system standard for ensuring consistent quality in products and services.

Operational Capabilities:

TEUs Carried: 5.8 million TEUs in Q1 2025
Quarterly Revenue: $13.3 billion in Q1 2025
EBITDA Margin: 23.3% in Q1 2025

warehouses and logistics hubs showcasing modern distribution centers, automated facilities, and supply chain infrastructure

Global Locations & Network

Extensive global network connecting businesses worldwide with reliable logistics solutions.

Geographic Scope:

CMA CGM operates a global network spanning 160 countries, serving 420 of the world’s 521 commercial ports with over 650 vessels and more than 250 shipping lines. Its scale includes 400 offices, 1,000 warehouses, and 160,000 employees, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive shipping and logistics providers worldwide.

Strategic Hubs:

Marseille, France: The CMA CGM Tower serves as the global headquarters, centralizing strategy, operations management, financial control, and executive decision-making for the entire group, and symbolizes the company's maritime heritage and leadership in Mediterranean and global trade.
Norfolk, USA: This key hub coordinates trade activities between North America and global markets, facilitates import and export flows, and provides localized support to clients, making it essential for CMA CGM’s presence in the Americas.
Singapore, Singapore: Strategically located in a major global transshipment hub, the Singapore office manages CMA CGM's extensive operations in Asia, supporting both intra-Asia trade and long-haul routes to Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
Dubai, UAE: The Jebel Ali Free Zone office in Dubai acts as a vital regional hub for Middle East operations, supporting logistics, shipping, and trade flows between Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Partnerships:

CMA CGM has established strategic partnerships and alliances with companies such as Masdar for green fuels, CEVA Logistics for integrated logistics solutions, Mistral AI and Google for artificial intelligence-driven shipping and logistics innovation, and ZEBOX for startup incubation and supply chain collaboration.

Carrier Partners & Alliances

Strategic partnerships and alliances that enhance our global reach and service capabilities.

Strategic Partnerships:

Partner	Type
Vanguard Renewables	Commercial Partnership
COSCO Shipping Lines	Alliance
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL)	Alliance
Evergreen Line	Alliance
Decathlon	Co-Naming Partnership

Service Portfolio

Comprehensive range of logistics and transportation services tailored to meet diverse customer needs.

Core Services:

Container Shipping: Global maritime transportation of containerized cargo, offering extensive shipping routes, customized container solutions, and compliance with international safety standards.

Value-Added Services:

SERENITY cargo value guarantee: Provides financial protection for cargo against unforeseen events, reducing risk and offering peace of mind to customers by covering a wide range of incidents beyond standard insurance.
Carbon offset: Allows customers to offset the carbon emissions generated by their shipments through contributions to certified environmental projects, helping them achieve sustainability goals and reduce their environmental impact.

Digital Offerings:

My CMA CGM: Digital platform for organizing, tracking, and managing shipments, offering dashboards, traceability, and self-service shipment data access
EDI Direct: Electronic Data Interchange service enabling secure, automated exchange of shipping documents and data between customer and CMA CGM systems

Industry Reputation & News

Recognition and achievements that demonstrate our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Awards & Recognition:

EcoVadis Platinum Medal: Recognizes outstanding performance in social and environmental responsibility, awarded by the EcoVadis rating agency.

Recent Developments:

Acquisition of Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics: CMA CGM acquired Freightliner UK Intermodal Logistics in September 2025, significantly strengthening its intermodal rail logistics presence in the UK and supporting the shift from road to rail to reduce CO₂ emissions.

Analysis & Future Outlook

Strategic vision and future initiatives that will shape the next generation of logistics services.

Strengths:

Global Connectivity: CMA CGM offers unparalleled global connectivity, serving 160 countries across five continents with 275 ocean shipping services and a fleet of over 650 vessels, making it a leader in international logistics and trade.

Weaknesses:

Overcapacity Risk: CMA CGM faces significant risk from overcapacity in the container shipping industry, with about 100 new vessels on order and global supply expected to exceed demand, which could adversely impact freight rates and profitability.

Opportunities:

Expansion in Sustainable Shipping Solutions: CMA CGM’s commitment to decarbonization and alternative fuels positions it to capture growing demand for environmentally friendly logistics and shipping services as global regulations and customer preferences shift toward sustainability.

Risks:

Red Sea Security Risks: Ongoing attacks and instability in the Red Sea region expose CMA CGM to threats against vessel safety, increased insurance costs, and potential disruptions to shipping routes.

Strategic Initiatives:

Green Hydrogen and E-Methanol Investment: CMA CGM is investing in green hydrogen and e-methanol as alternative fuels, forming strategic partnerships and developing bunkering infrastructure to decarbonize its shipping operations.

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