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CMA CGM to expand Vietnam terminal

CMA CGM has started work to expand the Gemalink container terminal in Cai Mep port in south Vietnam, in which the Group holds a 25% stake, alongside its long-standing partner, Gemadept. It will increase capacity from 1.7 million to 3 million TEs, with full completion expected in 2027. The work includes a 450m extension of the existing, expansion of the container yard from 32 to 44 hectares and five additional ... [+]

CMA CGM to buy Lebanon’s Fattal group

CMA CGM is to acquire 100% of Lebanon-headquartered distribution specialist Fattal, subject to regulatory approvals and with completion expected in the third quarter pf the year. CMA CGM said the move would deepen its presence in fast-growing Middle East and North African markets. .  [+]

First ship for CMA CGM’s new Colombia port

CMA CGM has handled its first large containership at Puerto Antioquia, its new gateway in Colombia, 30 km from Medellín and 700km from Bogotá on the Caribbean coast.  CMA Terminals, together with local and international investors, is a shareholder and contributor to the new facility which will handle container, ro ... [+]

CMA CGM moves expertise to Africa

CMA CGM Group has relocated its Africa regional office from its Marseille head office to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A team of dedicated experts consolidate key strategic functions including commercial, export pricing, customer service, intermodal and equipment management. Heading up the new office is Adeline Gabillaud, vice president and Africa regional ... [+]

CMA CGM spins off ten terminals to joint venture

CMA CGM Group has set up a joint venture with infrastructure company Stonepeak to launch United Ports to acquire ten of its major port terminals worldwide. The JV is backed by a $2.4 billion investment from Stonepeak for a 25% minority stake. It will bring together ten CMA CGM-operated terminals ... [+]

CMA CGM signs Koper car deal

CMA CGM has signed a deal with the Port of Koper to establish an automotive logistics joint venture in Slovenia. It will equip, maintain and operate the 27,000sq m site, upgrading a partnership that has been in place for over two decades. [+]

CMA CGM to buy LNG ships from India

CMA CGM Group has signed a letter of intent for six LNG-powered 1,700teu containerships to be built at Cochin Shipyard Limited, India. The project will be run with the technical cooperation of Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. All six vessels will be registered under the Indian flag and CMA ... [+]

CMA CGM to speed up Syria scheme

CMA CGM says it will accelerate the launch of the second phase of the Latakia Port expansion project in Syria following a meeting between the group’s chairman and chief executive Rodolphe Saadé and Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa.It will complement the ongoing initial €30 million investment and commits a further ... [+]

CMA CGM seeks more shipping innovators

CMA CGM has launched the second edition of its Startup Awards—an international competition to identify and support the most innovative new companies in maritime transport, logistics and media. Organized in partnership with BFM Business and La Tribune, the competition is part of the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) forum, which takes ... [+]

Phoenix leads drive to resurrect US-flagged fleet

CMA CGM Group - owner of American President Lines (APL) - officially reflagged its CMA CGM Phoenix in Charleston, South Carolina on 24 July as a US vessel. It makes the 9,300TEU Phoenix the largest container vessel ever to sail under the U.S. flag. The Phoenix employs 42 American mariners (21 onboard ... [+]

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