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CMA CGM invests billions in maritime transportation, logistics and supply chain capabilities over the next four years

Mar 07, 2025
  • CMA CGM’s significant investment strengthens its historical maritime transport and logistics partnership with the United States, supporting the economy, boosting American exports, and creating 10,000 new jobs.
  • This strategic commitment will foster U.S. shipbuilding capabilities, expand port infrastructure, grow logistics networks, and develop air cargo services.


CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, and owner of the U.S. flag carrier American President Lines (APL), today announced a $20 billion investment to contribute to U.S. maritime economy and support the transformation of America’s domestic supply chain over the next four years. This announcement builds on CMA CGM Group’s 35-year presence in the U.S. Today, the Group operates in 40 states and employs 15,000 Americans. As a leading partner in U.S. trade, CMA CGM transports over 5 million shipping containers to and from the country each year.

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