CMA CGM and Hamburg Süd expand their existing cooperation
The CMA CGM Group and Hamburg Süd have reached an agreement to further enhance their existing cooperation, CMA CGM said in its press release.
In addition to the already existing joint services between North Europe and both East- and West coasts of South America, various new initiatives are in the final stages of preparation as follows:
Since mid-January Hamburg Süd is taking slots between Asia and the Caribbean on CMA CGM’s PEX 2 service as well as on the Brazex service which provides it with a connection to Manaus from the Caribbean.
Starting mid-May, and subject to prior FMC approval, the lines will start a new pendulum service which will connect Asia, the Caribbean, the United States East Coast and North Europe, together with United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) for the transatlantic side - detailed information will be made available soon. This new service will be complementing the one connecting Asia with United States East Coast via Suez.
As from July onwards, the lines will, together with further partners, revamp the services between Asia and both East and West Coast of South America. Details on the new service configurations are being finalized and will be available shortly.
The enhanced cooperation allows both lines to provide the market with cost efficient, innovative new products which will be best in class as far as scope, frequency and fast transit times are concerned.
Under the Agreement and apart from the above mentioned services, the lines have agreed to explore other cooperation opportunities when they arise.
About CMA CGM
CMA CGM, founded and led by Jacques R. Saadé is the world’s third largest and France’s top container shipping company.
Its 445 vessels call more than 400 ports in the world, on all 5 continents. In 2014, over 12 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) were carried.
CMA CGM has grown steadily and to offer its clients new and innovative sea, land and logistics solutions. Present in 150 countries, with a network of 650 agencies, the Group employs 20,000 people worldwide, including 2,400 in its headquarters in Marseilles.
