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    CMA CGM

    CMA CGM is a leading global container shipping company headquartered in Marseille, France.

    Ports:420
    A red circle logo featuring the CMA and CGM brand with a white background represents the shipping company
    A large container ship CMA CGM floats in the ocean with towering cranes in the background
    $55.5B
    Revenue
    420
    Ports

    Company Overview

    CMA CGM is a leading global container shipping company headquartered in Marseille, France.

    Key Leadership

    • Rodolphe Saadé – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    CMA CGM operates in 160 countries, serving 420 ports with over 650 vessels and 160,000 employees.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • Reefer container

      Thermal container with cooling or heating for perishable goods, temp. -25°C to +25°C.

    • Open top container

      Container with removable roof for loading heavy or bulky cargo by crane or bridge.

    Technology Platforms

    • Incomlend trade finance platform
    • Mistral AI Factory for shipping and logistics

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Europe

      CMA CGM Tower, Marseille, France - global headquarters and main operations center

    • North America

      Chicago Air Cargo Hub - major facility for air freight and logistics expansion

    Certifications & Capabilities

    Maritime Labour Certificate SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Compliance TAMM Programme Professional Certificate

    Global Locations & Network

    CMA CGM operates over 250 shipping lines, connecting 420 ports across 160 countries worldwide. Its global network includes more than 650 vessels and integrated logistics via sea, land, and air.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    CMA CGM is a founding member of the Ocean Alliance with COSCO, OOCL, and Evergreen, extended to 2027. The alliance enables vessel sharing and extensive global service coverage across major trade lanes.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Global container shipping
    • Port-to-port transport
    • Intercontinental trade routes

    Contract Logistics

    • End-to-end supply chain
    • Warehousing and distribution
    • Inland transportation services

    Special Cargo

    • Refrigerated cargo solutions
    • Out of gauge transport

    Digital Offerings

    CMA CGM digital platforms offer end-to-end online shipping services including booking, tracking, and payment.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    CMA CGM Startup Awards winner at AIM Artificial Intelligence Marseille 2024

    Recent Developments

    CMA CGM announced the launch of its new MAESTRALE short-sea service in September 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Extensive global shipping and logistics network
    • Strong commitment to sustainability and innovation
    • Robust fleet capacity and rapid expansion strategy

    Challenges

    • Geopolitical instability disrupts key shipping routes
    • Falling profits due to weak logistics and trade uncertainty

    Opportunities

    • Expansion in air freight and integrated logistics solutions
    • Investment in alternative fuels and decarbonization tech
    • Development of digital platforms for shipping efficiency