What is CMA CGM? CMA CGM Review, Features

CMA CGM (CMA CGM Group) is the largest global container carrier in France and the third largest in the world. Headquartered in Marseille, France, CMA CGM Group was founded in 1978.

About CMA CGM

• In the early days of its operation, the French CMA CGM Group mainly undertook business in the Black Sea region. In the late 1990s, the CMA CGM Group not only opened direct routes from the Mediterranean to Northern Europe, the Red Sea, Southeast Asia and East Asia, but also successfully acquired France's largest state-owned shipping companies, the French National Shipping Company (CGM) and the Australian National Shipping Company (ANL) in 1996 and 1999 respectively, and officially changed its name to "CMA CGM".

• In 2005, CMA CGM successfully acquired CMA CGM/Anda West Africa Line/Centmar, becoming the largest global container carrier in France and the third largest in the world. Currently, CMA CGM operates 267 container ships with a loading capacity of 1,070,032 TEUs worldwide, and has established 650 branches and offices in 150 countries and regions around the world, including 63 branches and offices in China. It has 17,000 employees worldwide, with a total revenue of US$10.5 billion in 2009. Its routes cover more than 400 ports around the world, and its service network spans all continents, making it a rising star in the global shipping industry.

CMA CGM’s solution

1. Oversized cargo

Transporting heavy equipment, industrial machinery or fragile and oversized cargo requires special expertise. Oversized cargo refers to cargo that is unusually large and cannot be transported in standard containers. CMA CGM’s team of experts is on call to help users ship any type of oversized product to anywhere in the world. CMA CGM can mix and match CMA CGM’s end-to-end customized solutions and CMA CGM’s handling capabilities in 420 ports with a versatile and flexible service offering to provide secure services.

2. Logistics solutions

Through CEVA Logistics, a subsidiary of CMA CGM, CMA CGM offers logistics services that solve all of its users’ supply chain problems. Its skills extend to the main sectors: automotive, retail, energy, healthcare, technology, industrial and aerospace. CMA CGM’s dedicated team of experts ensures fast and reliable solutions at 1,000 locations in 160 countries.

3. Multimodal transport solutions

Intermodal services combine different modes of transport for the transportation of goods. In fact, often two or three modes of transport are needed in order for the goods to reach the desired destination (for example: ship + train). In its intermodal services, CMA CGM offers different modes of transport so that users can find the delivery chain that best suits their project. In addition to ships, users can also find trains, barges and trucks as intermodal solutions.

4. Flights

Through the CMA CGM Air Cargo division, the CMA CGM Group is expanding its transport and logistics services to meet the growing demand for new, comprehensive, fast and agile solutions. To meet this demand, CMA CGM has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo to provide high-quality air freight services worldwide and expand CMA CGM's global presence.

5. Dedicated flights

CMA CGM's professional flight services are always available to users for urgent and specific transportation needs around the world. In order to meet this demand, CMA CGM has established a long-term strategic partnership with Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo. Under the strategic alliance between CMA CGM Air Cargo and Air France-KLM Martinair Cargo, CMA CGM provides a combination of belly aircraft and freighter capacity. The fleet has a total of 12 full freighters, providing greater main deck capacity around the world.

mission

Contribute to sustainable globalization through more balanced international trade, promoting economic and social development while respecting all men and women and the integrity of the planet.

FAQ

Q: Are there any packaging and shipping guidelines?

A: Yes, there are different guidelines for packaging and shipping because during the journey your goods will be confined and this can create problems if proper care is not taken. It is very important to package your goods properly so that they do not spoil.

Q: How to meet the packaging and shipping guidelines?

A: To ensure that you follow the packaging and shipping guidelines, you need to ensure several things: make sure you choose the correct container for your shipment, pack the product safely and securely in the unit to prevent movement and damage, and most importantly, label your shipment correctly to avoid mistakes. Lastly, consider training landside personnel involved in the shipping of dangerous goods by sea.

Q: Are the packaging and shipping guidelines for shippers or packers?

A: Packaging and shipping guidelines apply to both parties, the shipper must ensure administrative and cargo compliance and the consignor must ensure compliance with these cargo guidelines.