CMA CGM Grows Fleet to 400 Ships, Nears Second-Largest | Mariner News
CMA CGM, a leading global container carrier, recently celebrated a significant milestone, putting its 400th owned ship into service. This strategic expansion underscores the French carrier’s ambitious growth trajectory as it solidifies its position within the competitive international maritime industry. The addition of this vessel is a clear indicator of CMA CGM’s commitment to enhancing its operational capacity and global reach.
Fleet Expansion and Strategic Vision
The company’s overall fleet, exceeding 650 vessels, now boasts substantial capacity, transporting over 23 million TEU in 2024 across 420 ports worldwide. This latest addition, the CMA CGM Monte Cristo, is notably the first in a series of methanol dual-fuel ships, highlighting a commitment to sustainable shipping solutions. CMA CGM’s strong order book, comprising 147 new vessels, positions it to potentially surpass Maersk as the second-largest global container carrier by capacity in the near future.
Impact on Global Container Shipping
While currently trailing Maersk in total TEU capacity, CMA CGM’s aggressive expansion strategy and substantial vessel orders indicate a dynamic shift in the global shipping landscape. This growth, though still behind industry leader MSC, reinforces CMA CGM’s pivotal role in global logistics and trade. The ongoing fleet modernization ensures enhanced service delivery and operational efficiency for its diverse client base.
