CMA CGM
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Company and Brand
| Stands for | Compagnie Maritime d'Affrètement - Compagnie Générale Maritime |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
CMA CGM stands for Compagnie Maritime d'Affrètement - Compagnie Générale Maritime, a company and brand abbreviation.
French container shipping and logistics group, one of the world's three largest container lines. Headquartered in Marseille.
Example: The shipment is booked on a CMA CGM vessel from Shanghai to Le Havre.
Usage notes
Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saade; it merged with state-owned Compagnie Generale Maritime after that company's privatization in 1996. The Saade family still controls the group, which also owns logistics firm CEVA. The company's Marseille headquarters tower was designed by Zaha Hadid.
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