CMA CGM Expands Maritime Network in Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to Boost Trade

The CMA CGM Group is enhancing its intra-regional maritime network in the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, further solidifying its role in facilitating trade and economic development in strategically important regions. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the CMA CGM Group’s headquarters in Marseille as part of a state visit to France, where they discussed the ambitious IMEC project aimed at improving transit between Europe and India through integrated maritime and land infrastructure.

CMA CGM’s BIGEX services, including BIGEX 3 and BIGEX 4, offer direct links between India, the Gulf, and the Red Sea, providing customers with optimal transit times and reefer plug capacity. BIGEX 3 will connect ports like Nhava Sheva, Mundra, and Jeddah, while BIGEX 4 will link Nhava Sheva with Dammam and Umm Qasr. These services complement existing loops and reinforce CMA CGM’s extensive network in the region, showcasing the Group’s commitment to efficient and reliable shipping solutions.

The IMEC project, focused on enhancing transit between Europe and India while boosting trade with the Middle East, will receive support from CMA CGM with its modern fleet and key port hubs in India, the UAE, and the Mediterranean. The Group’s logistics expertise will come into play with a network of dry ports along the IMEC rail route, contributing to the success of this transformative trade corridor. By combining maritime flexibility with land connectivity, CMA CGM aims to play a key role in driving trade facilitation and economic prosperity in these growing markets.

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