Indian PM and French President Emmanuel visit CMA CGM headquarters

Modi and Macron Discuss India-Middle East-Europe Corridor at CMA CGM Headquarters in Marseille

During a state visit to France, Indian PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron met with Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of CMA CGM, to discuss the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. CMA CGM, a global maritime and logistics company, plays a key role in enhancing connectivity between India and Europe, with a focus on sustainability and decarbonization efforts.

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Steering Failures Caused Vessel Collision with Navigation Beacon: ATSB Report

The ATSB report on the CMA CGM Puccini incident in Melbourne revealed crew’s lack of proficiency in steering gear operation caused the ship to hit a navigation beacon. Inadequate training and unclear procedures led to a hydraulic malfunction, resulting in the collision. The importance of clear instructions and proper training was emphasized to prevent future accidents.

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Maersk slips to third place as MSC looks to extend its fleet lead

Sea-Intelligence CEO Explains Why Forecasting Fleet Size in Shipping Industry Requires Comprehensive Approach

Sea-Intelligence notes that predicting future fleet sizes for shipping companies requires a thorough analysis of fleet adaptation strategies. While a simplistic approach of adding current and order book sizes is common, it overlooks individual company dynamics like trading used tonnage and chartered vessels. Customized forecasts show MSC expanding significantly, surpassing Maersk.

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