CMA CGM

gCaptain’s full coverage of French container shipping group CMA CGM.


Tuesday, January 30, 2018
CMA CGM ANTOINE OF SAINT EXUPERY,
Engines

CMA CGM Slashes Fuel Costs On New Flagship

By Mike Wackett (TheLoadstar) The new CMA CGM Antoine De Saint Exupery, delivered on Friday, will burn up to 25% less fuel due to its

January 30, 2018
Total Views: 192

Friday, January 26, 2018
CMA CGM ANTOINE OF SAINT EXUPERY,
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CMA CGM Takes Delivery of New Flagship, the 20,600 TEU CMA CGM Antoine De Saint Exupery.

French shipping giant CMA CGM has taken delivery of its new flagship, the 20,600 TEU capacity CMA CGM Antoine De Saint Exupery. The vessel is now biggest

January 26, 2018
Total Views: 204

Monday, December 11, 2017
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News

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Brazilian Cabotage Carrier Mercosul Line

CMA CGM has completed its acquisition of Mercosul Line, one of the leading carriers in Brazil’s domestic container shipping market. CMA CGM on Monday

December 11, 2017
Total Views: 113

Monday, December 4, 2017
CMA CGM Lines Up LNG Fuel Supply for Gas-Powered Megaships
Shipping News

CMA CGM Lines Up LNG Fuel Supply for Gas-Powered Megaships

CMA CGM has reached an agreement with French energy company Total on the supply of LNG fuel for the shipping company’s nine record-setting newbuildings

December 4, 2017
Total Views: 79

CMA CGM Divests Major Stake in Los Angeles Container Terminal
News

CMA CGM Divests Major Stake in Los Angeles Container Terminal

The CMA CGM has completed the sale of a 90% equity interest in Global Gateway South terminal (GSS) at the port of Los Angeles, California. The sale was

December 4, 2017
Total Views: 127

Wednesday, November 29, 2017
cma cgm
Shipping News

Shipping Magnates Shock Industry With Huge Orders

By Tom Metcalf and Devon Pendleton (Bloomberg) — A shopping spree by two billionaires is shaking up a shipping industry still recovering from

November 29, 2017
Total Views: 164

Monday, November 27, 2017
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Shipping News

CMA CGM Names Rodolphe Saade as Chairman Amid Industry Recovery

By Kyunghee Park (Bloomberg) — CMA CGM Group, the world’s third-largest container shipping company, gave Chief Executive Officer Rodolphe Saade the

November 27, 2017
Total Views: 96

Tuesday, November 21, 2017
cma cgm containerships
Shipping News

France to Promote LNG as Alternative Marine Fuel

PARIS, Nov 21 (Reuters) – France will support the uptake of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a cleaner fuel for ships by encouraging ports to develop the

November 21, 2017
Total Views: 83

Monday, November 13, 2017
WinGD Engines to Power CMA CGM’s Record-Setting, LNG-Fueled ‘Mega’ Containerships
Shipping News

WinGD Engines to Power CMA CGM’s Record-Setting, LNG-Fueled ‘Mega’ Containerships

With the cat now out of the bag on CMA CGM’s plan to use cleaner-burning liquefied natural gas to power its nine record-setting 22,000 “mega”

November 13, 2017
Total Views: 138

Tuesday, November 7, 2017
CMA CGM Opts for LNG Fuel to Power Record-Breaking ‘Megaships’
Shipping News

CMA CGM Opts for LNG Fuel to Power Record-Breaking ‘Megaships’

French shipping giant CMA CGM has opted for LNG fuel to power its 9 record-breaking 22,000 TEU containerships due for delivery in 2020. In doing so, the

November 7, 2017
Total Views: 193

Thursday, October 26, 2017
Ultra-large container vessel CMA CGM Vasco de Gama
Accidents

UK MAIB Releases Report on Ultra-Large Containership Grounding Near Southampton

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch has issued its investigation report into the August 2016 grounding of the UK-flagged ultra-large containership CMA

October 26, 2017
Total Views: 295

Monday, October 2, 2017
CMA CGM to Acquire South Pacific Shipping Line SOFRANA Unilines
News

CMA CGM to Acquire South Pacific Shipping Line SOFRANA Unilines

French shipping company CMA CGM has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in SOFRANA Unilines, one of the key players in the South Pacific

October 2, 2017
Total Views: 161

Wednesday, September 20, 2017
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Interesting

CMA CGM Signs Shipbuilding Contracts for Nine Record-Breaking 22,000 TEU Containerships

French shipping company CMA CGM has signed shipbuilding contracts for its nine 22,000 TEU Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) with state-run China State

September 20, 2017
Total Views: 189

Friday, September 15, 2017
cma cgm containership
News

CMA CGM Confirms Order for Nine Megaships as Improving Shipping Market Lifts Profits

PARIS, Sept 15 (Reuters) – CMA CGM, the world’s third-largest container shipping firm, said it expected operating profits to improve further in the

September 15, 2017
Total Views: 82

Thursday, August 24, 2017
When More Megaships Arrive, Will the Party Be Over for Ocean Carriers?
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When More Megaships Arrive, Will the Party Be Over for Ocean Carriers?

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – At least two Asia and Europe loops will need to be closed in the fourth quarter of the year, or sailings blanked, to

August 24, 2017
Total Views: 86

Tuesday, August 22, 2017
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News

CMA CGM to Build World’s Largest Containerships at Chinese Yards -China Daily

SHANGHAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) – French shipping group CMA CGM plans to build nine of the world’s largest container ships at two Chinese shipyards, the

August 22, 2017
Total Views: 125

Friday, August 4, 2017
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News

CMA CGM Ship Order Could Send Ripples Across Tradelanes as Rates Strengthen

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – CMA CGM’s potential order of up to nine 22,000 teu ultra-large container vessels (ULCVs) is sending a message to

August 4, 2017
Total Views: 37

Thursday, August 3, 2017
CMA CGM Preparing Order for 22,000 TEU Containerships -Reports
News

CMA CGM Preparing Order for 22,000 TEU Containerships -Reports

CMA CGM is rumored to be on verge of placing a massive order for the construction of up to nine 22,000 TEU containerships, which if built would be the

August 3, 2017
Total Views: 102

Tuesday, June 13, 2017
CMA CGM to Acquire Brazilian Shipping Line Mercosul from Maersk
News

CMA CGM to Acquire Brazilian Shipping Line Mercosul from Maersk

French shipping company CMA CGM says it has reached a binding agreement with Danish rival Maersk to acquire Mercosul Line, one of the leading carriers in

June 13, 2017
Total Views: 83

Monday, May 22, 2017
CMA CGM mega sized containership M/V Benjamin Franklin
Shipping News

APL Turnaround Boosts CMA CGM Q1 Profits

  By Gavin van Marle (TheLoadStar) A dramatic turnaround in the fortunes of recently acquired APL helped French carrier CMA CGM offset a slight

May 22, 2017
Total Views: 55