Peter Levesque appointed new president of CMA CGM America and American President Lines

The CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, led by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, today officially announced that Ed Aldridge, president of CMA CGM America and American President Lines (APL), will retire on December 6. Peter Levesque, an international global supply chain executive with more than 30 years of industry leadership experience, will assume the presidency of both CMA CGM America and APL upon his departure.

CMA CGM Group is grateful for Ed Aldridge’s leadership, dedication, and the results he has achieved during the last 14 years, as the company has added differentiated ocean services, expanded its logistics capability in North America, and significantly grown ocean volumes and market shares. The CMA CGM Group is currently the United States’ top export carrier as well as the leader in transpacific trade.

Ed Aldridge stated, “I truly appreciate the opportunities I have had with the CMA CGM Group and the outstanding results we have all achieved together. The future is bright for the Group in the United States, and I am honored to have been part of the company’s progression.”

Peter Levesque is an accomplished international shipping executive who until 2021 was president of Ports America Group. Prior to Ports America, he spent 25 years based in Hong Kong and held leadership positions in international transportation, logistics, and supply chain companies including CEO of Modern Terminals Limited, CEVA Logistics, and DHL.

“This is an exciting time for the CMA CGM Group here in North America, and I look forward to continuing the momentum generated by Ed Aldridge and his team over the last 14 years. We will continue to work closely with our associates, vendors, and customers to achieve CMA CGM’s goal of becoming the industry’s number-one carrier and employer of choice,” Peter Levesque commented.