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Leading container lines reinitiate piracy meetings to keep focus on piracy

CMA CGM — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:28:47 +0200

CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd representing 40 percent of the world container shipping industry have met to discuss the piracy threat towards international shipping. The meeting focused on piracy in the Gulf of Aden, the Indian Ocean and West Africa. The cooperation between CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd includes information exchange on security measures, piracy policies and procedures as well as coordination with relevant stakeholders.

“Although we have seen a decline in piracy activity over the past year, piracy continues to be a concern for the shipping industry, and therefore we still need our piracy consensus meetings where we can cooperate on responses to the threat to ensure the safety and security of our seafarers,” CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd said in a joint statement.

At the piracy consensus meeting, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd agreed that the international community’s efforts to fight the problem have contributed significantly to the improvement in the situation seen today. Especially the naval presence in the Gulf of Aden and the pursuit of appropriate legal frameworks to ensure pirates are prosecuted and held responsible for their crimes have contributed hereto.

“We highly appreciate the efforts by the international community to combat piracy in the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean and the success achieved. The continued commitment by the international community with a strong presence and mandate is critical to sustain the current low level of piracy activity,” CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd said.

CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd have put the guidelines in the Best Management Practices to use on a daily basis and have gained significant experience over the past years on what adds value to their ship protection.

“The Best Management Practice (BMP) has been a key contributor towards reducing the risks of piracy. To remain relevant, a revised BMP must focus further on the risk assessment element as the key methodology to determine appropriate anti-piracy measures. In our experience, a ‘one size fits all’ approach does not provide the most effective and efficient solution against the threat. Each protective element must be evaluated in response to the risk and the appropriate level and mix of security methods must be used,” CMA CGM, MSC Maersk Line and Hamburg Süd concluded.

Hamburg Süd, CMA CGM, MSC and Maersk Line continue to support proposals for regional capacity building to address the issue such as a regional coast guard and further commitment by the international community to address the root causes of piracy ashore.

For further information, please contact:

CMA CGM: CMA CGM Media media@cma-cgm.com
MSC: Capt. Porzio Raffaele WW Operation Manager or Capt. Maresca Giuseppe, Assistant Operation Manager, +41 22 7038888
Maersk Line: Aslak Ross, Head of Marine Standards, +45 3363 4665
Hamburg Süd: CSO/DPA Mathias Günther +49 40 3705 2307

About CMA CGM: CMA CGM, founded and managed by Jacques R. Saadé is the world’s third largest container shipping company and has a turnover of 15.9 billion USD in 2012.Operating a fleet of 414 vessels, the Group serves more than 400 ports around the world. In 2012, the Group carried 10.6 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). With a presence on every continent and in 150 countries through its network of 650 agencies and branch offices, the Group employs 18,000 people worldwide and 2,400 in Marseilles where is situated its head office.

About MSC: MSC S.A. is the world’s second largest container shipping company and it is a private owned Suisse based company.

About Maersk Line: Maersk Line, the world’s largest container shipping company, is owned by the Danish shipping and oil group A.P. Moller – Maersk. Maersk Line operates a fleet of approximately 500 vessels and annually does about 1,500 transits through the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.

About Hamburg Süd: Hamburg Süd, privately owned by the German Oetker Group, is the leading North-South Carrier with a worldwide liner network. The company has more than 4,500 employees, operates 153 ships and deploys 458,000 state-of-the-art-containers.

The CMA CGM JULES VERNE will be inaugurated in the presence of Mr. François Hollande

CMA CGM — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:01:35 +0200

The CMA CGM Group is very pleased to announce the arrival of the CMA CGM JULES VERNE (16 000 containers twenty-foot equivalent). Sailing under the French flag, she is the world’s largest containership.

The CMA CGM JULES VERNE will begin its first rotation tomorrow, Friday, May 3rd, in Pusan, South Korea. Operated on the emblematic line of the Group, the « French Asia Line » (FAL 1), the CMA CGM JULES VERNE will call at Pusan, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen, Chiwan, Yantian, Port Kelang, Suez, Malta, Marseilles, Tanger, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Malta, Suez, Khor Al Fakkan, Jebel Ali, Port Kelang and Ningbo.

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the CMA CGM Group, the CMA CGM JULES VERNE will be deviated from its rotation and call exceptionally in Marseilles, where she will be inaugurated, Tuesday, June 4th, in the presence of Mr. François Hollande, President of the French Republic.

The CMA CGM JULES VERNE is the third 16 000 teus vessel that has been delivered to the CMA CGM Group. This giant of the seas displays exceptional dimensions: 396 meters long and 54 meters wide. In line with the sustainable development policy of the Group, the CMA CGM JULES VERNE is equipped with all the latest environmental technologies.

The CMA CGM JULES VERNE symbolizes the dynamism of the French leading shipping group. Founded and leaded by Jacques R.Saadé and based in Marseille since its creation in 1978, the CMA CGM Group has grown to become the world's third largest container shipping group. CMA CGM is a key player in the global economy.

Follow the CMA CGM JULES VERNE on our blog: http://www.cma-cgm-blog.com

Customer Survey

CMA CGM — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:29:29 +0200

Dear customer,

We have decided to carry out a global Satisfaction survey in order to better understand your expectations and perceptions.

It is very important for us to find out how to deliver a better service experience on our global network. That’s why you are kindly invited to participate in this survey.

http://survey-global.cma-cgm.com/css/

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:14:48 +0200

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration program:

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective May 1st, 2013:

From Asia to West Africa
+ USD 250 per TEU (Dry)

The CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT (16,000 TEU) enters CMA CGM’s Asia - Europe Trade

CMA CGM — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:11:02 +0200

The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce that the CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT, second of the world's largest and state of the art containership’s series, begins its first voyage today, Friday, April 19th in Pusan, South Korea.

Built by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering) in South Korea, this giant of the seas, owned by CMA CGM, displays exceptional dimensions: 396 meters long, 54 meters wide, with a draft of 16 meters and sails under the UK flag. In line with the sustainable development policy of the Group, the CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT is equipped with all the latest environmental technologies.

The CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT is the second of a series of three 16 000 TEU vessels, all to be named after great explorers. The delivery of the third vessel of the series, the CMA CGM JULES VERNE, which will sail under the French flag, is expected at the beginning of May 2013.

The CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT will be christened, Tuesday 30th May 2013 in Hamburg, in presence of her godmother, Dr. Dorothee Stapelfeldt, Second Mayor of Hamburg, Mr. Olaf Scholz, Mayor of Hamburg and Mr. Jacques R. Saadé, CMA CGM Group’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer .

Operated on the emblematic line of the Group, the « French Asia Line » (FAL 1), the CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT will call at Pusan (19 April), Qingdao (21 April), Ningbo (24 April), Shanghai (26 April), Xiamen (29 April), Hong Kong (30 April), Chiwan (1 May), Yantian (2 May), Port Kelang (6 May), Suez (19 May), Tanger (23 May), Southampton (27 May), Hamburg (29 May), Bremerhaven (31 May), Rotterdam (2 June), Zeebrugge (3 June), Le Havre (5 June), Malta (11 June), Suez (14 June), Khor Al Fakkan (22 June), Jebel Ali (24 June), Port Kelang (3 July) and Ningbo (10 July).

The FAL1 operates the largest vessels of the CMA CGM fleet and offers its customers a fixed-day, weekly connection between Central and South China, the main exporting zones of the country, and Northern Europe.

* Alexander von Humboldt is a German naturalist, geographer, and explorer, born September 14, 1769 in Berlin and died May 6, 1859 in the same city. Humboldt is considered as the father of modern geography. He cleared and applied two principles that make geography a distinct science of physical and biological sciences. He is the younger brother of Wilhelm von Humboldt, Minister of Prussia and German philosopher, who, as a visionary for research and education, founded the Humboldt University of Berlin in 1810.

CMA CGM announces the launching of the REX 3 service from Asia to South Red Sea

CMA CGM — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:12:24 +0200

CMA CGM is pleased to announce the launching of a new fixed day weekly service on the Asia – Red Sea route, the REX 3 service, on May 2nd, 2013.

Complementing the existing REX 2 service, which focuses on Red Sea Northern Ports (Jeddah, Sokhna, Aqaba), the new REX 3 will connect Asia to Red Sea Southern ports via Colombo, Sri Lanka, thus offering a global coverage of the region with calls at six ports of the Red Sea.

Through its call in Colombo, the REX 3 service will provide full coverage of South Indian markets, thanks to CMA CGM’s feeder network.

The new REX 3 will also offer the fastest transit time from Asia to Port Sudan (Shanghai – Port Sudan: 28 days) and some of the best transit times to the Ethiopian market via Djibouti and to Aden.

As from May 2nd, 2013, in Tanjung Pelepas, the REX 3 will be operated along the following schedule:

Port Kelang > Tanjung Pelepas > Colombo > Djibouti > Aden > Jeddah > Port Sudan, > Djibouti > Colombo > Port Kelang.

Stéphane Courquin, Vice president CMA CGM Asia MED & NAF lines declares: “With the launching of the new REX 3 service which complements its existing offer, CMA CGM confirms its intention to meet its customers expectation through the provision of ever more reliable services as well as to contribute to the development of Red Sea markets.”

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:44:49 +0200

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective May 1st, 2013:

From North Europe (North Continent, Scandinavia, Baltic, UK) to the Far East (China, Japan, Korea, & South East Asia countries)

+ USD 125 per TEU

CMA CGM announces the opening of its new Dry Port in Baghdad

CMA CGM — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:57:04 +0100

After over thirty three years of continuous presence in Iraq, the CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce the opening of its new bonded Dry Port* near Baghdad in the Abu Ghreib area, in Iraq, in June 2013.

Exclusively managed and operated by CMA CGM, the Dry Port will be the only one in Iraq, giving customers the opportunity, for the first time, to custom clear their cargo near Baghdad instead of Umm Qasr, according their convenience time. This important upgrade shows the intention of the CMA CGM Group to facilitate its customers’ business in Iraq and to strengthen its roots in this flourishing market.

The Dry Port will be ideally connected to CMA CGM’s inland transportation network, with a possible railway connection 3km away from the site and fast in bond transit from Umm Qasr. The storage facilities for full containers, LCL and refrigerated cargo will benefit from 24 hours surveillance and security services, keeping the cargo safe at all times.

With 4 offices strategically located in Iraq, 2 dedicated feeders connecting the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr with Khorfakkan hub, the exclusive concession of the Terminal No.4 in Umm Qasr port, and the opening of this new dry port, CMA CGM confirms its leadership position in the Iraqi market in terms of volume, service, and innovation, and encourages the development of commercial activities and the creation of new businesses in this strongly developing market.

Specifications of the Dry Port

Total Surface: 165 000 sqm
Yard Surface: 90 000 sqm
Storage capacity: 12 000 TEUs
Total construction: 8 500 sqm divided into 7 building units
Onsite CMA CGM administration building
Container scanner avoiding time consuming manual inspections
Custom offices located inside the Dry Port

* A Dry port (also called inland port) is an inland intermodal terminal directly connected by road or rail to a seaport and operating as a center for the transshipment of sea cargo to inland destinations.
In addition to their role in cargo transshipment, dry ports may also include facilities for storage and consolidation of goods, maintenance for road or rail cargo carriers and customs clearance services.

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:53:05 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration and surcharge program:

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective April 15th, 2013

From North Europe, the United Kingdom, and Nordic Countries to the Indian Sub-continent
+USD 150 per 20’
+USD 200 per 40’
(Dry cargo)

From all Asian ports (including Japan, South East Asia and Bangladesh) to all Northern European Ports (including UK and the full range from Portugal to Russia), to West Med, Adriatic, East Med, Black Sea and North Africa.
+USD 550 per TEU
(Dry cargo, OOG’s, Paying Empties, Break-bulk and Reefer cargo)

Effective April 16th, 2013

From North Europe (UK, Scandinavia, North Continent) to the Middle East Gulf and Red Sea:
+USD 100 per 20’
+USD 150 per 40’
(Dry cargo)

2012 Results

CMA CGM — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:29:44 +0100

The Board of Directors of France’s CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping group, met under the chairmanship of Jacques R. Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, to review the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012.

Consolidated revenue rose by 7% in 2012, to $15.9 billion from $14.9 billion in 2011, led by the 6% growth in volumes carried, to 10.6 million TEUs from 10.0 million in 2011.

During the year, CMA CGM has successfully implemented its action plan, which has generated $800 million savings, well ahead of the initial target.

As a result, EBITDA improved by a sharp 82% year-on-year to $ 1,324 million, for an operating margin (EBIT) of 6.3%, the industry’s highest (as yet announced). Consolidated net profit stood at $361 million for the year.

In addition to this robust operating performance, CMA CGM has significantly strengthened its balance sheet with:

Signing of the sale of 49% of Terminal Link for € 400m.
Closing of $ 100 million equity injection from Yildirim
Signing of $ 150 million equity injection from FSI (Fonds Stratégique d’Investissement)
Closing of the agreement with its Banks regarding its debt restructuring.

Outlook

In early 2013, freight rates levels are higher than in early 2012. World demand is expected to vary by region, remaining weak inbound Europe but showing more positive trends elsewhere, especially in the United States, Russia and emerging markets (particularly in Asia, Africa and Latin America).
With its extensive coverage of the global market and improved cost efficiency, CMA CGM expects an operating performance for 2013 in line with 2012, based on current market conditions.

Rodolphe Saadé, CMA CGM’s Executive Officer, said: “2012 was an important year for CMA CGM, which delivered a very good performance. As we had announced, we also completed our financial restructuring and significantly strengthened our balance sheet with the sale of a new equity interest to FSI and an additional stake to Yildirim.
We have therefore begun 2013 on solid foundations from which to pursue our growth.”

Financial highlights

	2011	2012	% Change
Revenue in $ billions	14.9	15.9	+7%
EBITDA in $ millions	729	1.324	+82%
Net profit/(loss)* in $ millions	-5	361	-
ROIC (Return on Invested Capital)	4,9%	10,6%	-
Volumes carried, in TEU** millions	10,0	10,6	+6%
Shipping fleet	394	414	+5%
Fleet capacity, in TEU** millions	1.345	1.446	+8%

* Net income attributable to owners of the parent amount to $ 332m in 2012 versus $ -35m in 2011
** TEU = twenty-foot equivalent units

2012 年业绩

良好的经营模式结合牢靠的金融结构

2012 年CMA CGM 集团通过成功实现全球行动计划，整体业绩超过预期目标。

世界第三大海运集团法国CMA CGM 集团，在总裁兼首席执行官Jacques R. Saadé 的主持下召开了董事会，审度2012 年集团财务报表。

2012 年CMA CGM 集团创下159 亿美元营业额的佳绩，与2011 年的149 亿美元相比增长了 7%。营业额的显著增长归功于业务量增加6%，由2011 年的1 千万个标准箱增加到2012 年的1 千6 百万。

同时，CMA CGM 集团还成功实现了成本控制，全年节省了8 亿美元的开销，远远高于既定目标。

集团2012 年的毛利润（EBITDA）相比2011 年大幅增长了82%，达到13 亿2 千4 百万美元，利润率（EBIT）达到6.3%，为同行业最佳业绩。由此，2012 年度集团合并净利润总额为3 亿6 千1 百万美元。

除良好的经营之外，CMA CGM 还对集团金融结构进行了有效的调整：

将子公司 Terminal Link 49%的股权以4 亿欧元的价格转让；
获得 FSI（战略投资基金）1 亿5 千万美元注资；
获得 Yildirim 集团1 亿美元的注资；
完成与银行进行债务重组的协定。

展望：

2013 年刚开始，集团货运率就普遍高于去年同期的水平。2013 年全球的需求应根据不同的地区而有所差异，虽然欧洲地区仍处于疲软，但美国、俄罗斯及其它发展中国家（尤其是亚洲、非洲和南美洲国家）市场会出现更令人乐观的趋势。

通过集团强大的业务和控制成本的能力，在现有的市场条件下，CMA CGM 将沿着2012 年的脚步，于2013 年再创新高。

Rodolphe Saadé，CMA CGM 集团总裁兼首席执行官宣布：“2012 年是重要的一年，CMA CGM 在经营上取得了不凡的业绩。同时我们也履行了承诺，通过FSI 基金和Yildirim 的参股注资，实现了集团的金融重组。

在此坚实的基础上，我们相信2013 年的前景会更加乐观。”

重要数字

	2011	2012	浮动, %
营业额（单位：10 亿美元）	14.9	15.9	+7%
毛利润EBITDA（单位：百万美元）	729	1.324	+82%
净利润（单位：百万美元）	-5	361	-
完成运载量（单位：百万EVP*）	10,0	10,6	+6%
发船数量其中集团所属船舶	394 91	414 84	+5% -8%
货船载货量（单位：百万EVP*）	1.345	1.446	+8%

*EVP = 20 英尺标准集装箱

CMA CGM implements leading edge technology

CMA CGM — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:32:19 +0100

The CMA CGM MARCO POLO, the world’s largest containership (16 000 TEU*), is equipped with the latest environmental technological innovations.

The CMA CGM Group has finalized the purchase of 50 000 bamboo eco-containers.

To mark a week celebrating sustainable development initiatives in France, CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping company and number one in France, reaffirms its long standing commitment to global environmental policy defined by Jacques R. Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group. The battle against climate change, the preservation of the oceans, and the ecological solutions offered to customers are an essential part of the Group’s activity and organization.

CMA CGM implements concrete actions to minimize the impact of its activities on the environment, and develops new ecological solutions.

1/ Innovative ships using the latest environmental technologies:

The CMA CGM Marco Polo will soon be followed by the delivery of the CMA CGM Alexander Von Humboldt and the CMA CGM Jules Verne in May and June 2013, all three carrying the following equipment:

An electronically controlled engine which significantly reduces CO2 emissions
An “Exhaust Gas Bypass” system, which improves the energetic efficiency of the vessel when slow steaming, reducing CO2 emissions by 1.5% at low speeds.
A twisted leading edge rudder improving the hydrodynamics of the vessel (optimisation of the water flow), and significantly reducing energy expenditures as well as CO2 emissions.
A Pre-Swirl Stator® which straightens the water flow upstream from the propeller in order to improve its efficiency . Combined with the twisted leading edge rudder, this innovation optimizes the hydrodynamics of the vessel and makes it possible to reduce by 2 to 4% energy consumption of and atmospheric emissions.
An optimized hull design significantly improving the propulsion of the vessel into the water.
A ballast water treatment system, to preserve the biodiversity of the oceans.

Other innovations show the commitment of CMA CGM regarding its vessel fleet : the Fast Oil Recovery System, the emergency towing system, the trash compactor combined with the sorting of recyclables, and additional tanks for treating bilge, engine and grey waters.

2/ An alternative propulsion system for greener ships

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a promising fuel for the shipping industry. It is a clean fuel, very poor in sulfur, and producing significantly less nitrogen oxide and CO2 than other fuels. Moreover, gas is in abundant supply .

Furthermore, four-stroke engines, also known as « dual fuel » engines, are now widespread in the industry.

This is why the CMA CGM Group is working with shipyards and ranking agencies such as Bureau Veritas and DNV on several projects of LNG-fueled containerships. It is in this context that a joint project with Bureau Veritas and the shipyard DSME was carried out, leading to preliminary approval of the studies and specifications.

3/ Significant reduction of CO2 emissions

As part of its environmental policy, the CMA CGM Group is committed to reducing its emissions (CO2, sulfur), to limit the impact of its activities: In 2012, the CO2 performance of the Group improved by 6%. Since 2005, the CMA CGM Group has already reduced its CO2 emissions by 37% per container transported and per kilometer, making it the most impressive reduction in the history of the industry, and is aiming for a reduction of 50% by 2015. In order to cut back its sulfur emissions, CMA CGM chooses to use a fuel of a higher-quality than required by the current regulation, with sulfur concentration estimated at 2.57% (or lower in certain areas) instead of 3.5%.

The Group also decided to improve the energy efficiency of its fleet by reducing the speed of its vessels, allowing both a reduction of carbon emissions and of fossil fuel consumption of fuel

4/ Voluntary commitment to protect the environment

Perfectly illustrating the strong commitment of the Group towards the preservation of the environment, CMA CGM entered an ISO 14001 certification procedure for the management of the Group’s ships It is an environmental management system based on continuous improvement of environmental performance, protection of the environment and prevention of pollution. The CMA CGM Group is aiming for certification by the end of 2013.

The Group is involved in landmark initiatives such as the “Green Cargo Group”, of which CMA CGM has been a member since 2003, and whose goal is to draft measures to evaluate and improve freight transport.
The CMA CGM Group is also a member of the “Charte Bleue Armateurs de France”. By signing this charter, the Group confirms its commitment to prevent and manage pollution risks, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to manage garbage and waste effectively.
In addition, CMA CGM is a member of the “Hong Kong Liner Shipping Association”, and has signed a charter on the use of fuel with low sulfur content as the only fuel for all ships calling at Hong Kong.

5/ Ecological solutions

The CMA CGM Group is constantly innovating and is working on the development of eco-containers. On the Group’s largest ships, the use of such containers allows savings of up to one or two tons of fuel per day, representing a reduction of up to three to six tons of CO2 emissions.

Bamboo eco-containers: In 2005, CMA CGM was the first to develop and invest in bamboo-floored containers. These innovative units have a dual purpose: to limit the use of rare tropical wood species, while improving the container’s technical qualities. The Group has just finalized the purchase of 50 000 bamboo eco-containers with 25 000 Light Steel containers.
Light Steel containers: In 2008, the Group entered a new phase with the introduction of a fleet of the first Light Steel containers. They are manufactured from an extremely strong High Tensile steel which saves 550kg of the high-cube container’s tare weight, without compromising its structural qualities.
Low energy reefers: The Group owns 26 000 reefers (specialised containers for perishable goods, requiring energy and refrigerant gases) fitted with low energy motors which reduce by up to three times electricity and fuel consumption.
Eko-Flor containers: The floor of these containers contains no wood. It is made from synthetic resin and has many advantages: lighter weight, which reduces energy costs when transporting the container, complete resistance to all types of products (water, oil, odors, germs ...)

Ludovic Gérard, CMA Ships Vice President, declares: “Ever cleaner ships will be a requirement in the near future for cargo transportation. All of our teams are committed to this process: both in the day to day management and continuous improvement process of the existing fleet, but also with the conception of tomorrow’s vessels. This qualitative approach is now acknowledged and appreciated by CMA CGM’s clients. I am very proud of the work done by our teams, which will be, I am sure, soon rewarded by the ISO 14001 certificate.”

*TEU: Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit

To discover the CMA CGM Group actions in terms of preservation of the environment:
http://www.cma-cgm.com../../Environment
http://www.cma-cgm-environment.com

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:06:57 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration and surcharge program:

OPERATION COST RECOVERY

Effective April 1st, 2013

CMA CGM wishes to announce that the Operation Cost Recovery (OCR) will be collected at destination.

From North Europe to Saudi Arabia (Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail), for all dry full containers
+USD 80 per 20’
+USD 120 per 40’

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective April 1st, 2013

From North Europe to Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and Guyana
+EUR 200 per 20’
+EUR 400 per 40’ (All Dry)

From North Europe (North Continent, Scandinavia, Baltic, UK) to the Far East (China, Japan, Korea, & South East Asia countries)
+USD 125 per TEU

From India and Pakistan to North Europe, Mediterranean Sea, Baltic, Black Sea, North Africa, South & Central America, Caribbean Islands, Houston and Canada
+ USD 200 per 20’
+ USD 400 per 40’ (Dry Cargo)

Remorquage du CMA CGM MARCO POLO par l'Abeille Bourbon

CMA CGM — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:23:40 +0100

Le 9 mars 2013, la préfecture maritime de l’Atlantique a dirigé un exercice de remorquage entre le porte-conteneurs CMA CGM Marco Polo et le remorqueur d’intervention, d’assistance et de sauvetage (RIAS) Abeille Bourbon.

Le CMA CGM Marco Polo de 16 000 evp, plus grand porte-conteneurs du monde, bénéficie de dimensions exceptionnelles : plus de 396m de long et est l’équivalent de 4 terrains de football et plus grand que l’Empire State Building !

Le CMA CGM Marco Polo est déployé sur la ligne emblématique du Groupe, la « French Asia Line » (FAL 1) et était en route depuis Ningbo lorsqu’il a été, ce jour, pris en remorquage par le RIAS Abeille Bourbon au large des côtes bretonnes. Le CMA CGM Marco Polo poursuit sa route jusqu’à Malte, son prochain port d’escale avant de retrouver le port chinois de Ningbo où il terminera sa rotation effectuée en 77 jours.

Le CMA CGM Marco Polo est équipé des dernières innovations technologiques et notamment du système de SMIT BRACKET sur les plages avant et arrière du navire qui facilite son remorquage en cas de besoin.

Cette opération a permis de tester la prise de remorque d’un navire à fort tonnage et de réaliser un remorquage en toute sécurité du CMA CGM Marco-Polo.

Ce type de remorquage est une première pour l’Abeille Bourbon, un navire fort de nombreuses missions d’assistance déjà réussies. La préfecture maritime a pu aussi coordonner et mettre en œuvre ses moyens, en situation réelle, notamment la dépose d’équipes d’évaluation et d’intervention par hélicoptère pour s’entraîner à faire face à toute éventualité dans sa zone de responsabilités.

Ce remorquage, véritable challenge, a mis en avant la nécessité d’avoir en Atlantique un remorqueur aussi puissant que l’Abeille Bourbon qui fait preuve une nouvelle fois de sa robustesse et de sa fiabilité. Cet exercice contribue à améliorer les modes opératoires et les capacités de l’Action de l’Etat en Mer.

Des images photos et vidéos du remorquage du CMA CGM Marco-Polo par l’Abeille Bourbon sont disponibles sur le site de la préfecture maritime :

http://www.premar-atlantique.gouv.fr/galeries
Et sur notre serveur ftp : www.cpar-brest.com
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CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:03:07 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration program:

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective April 1st, 2013:

From North Europe Ports (Scandinavia, Baltic, UK/Eire, Continental and Atlantic Spain, and Portugal) to West Coast South America
+EUR 300 per TEU (On all shipments excluding reefers)

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:10:58 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration program:

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective April 1st, 2013:

From North Europe, Scandinavia and Mediterranean Sea to Australia
+USD 250 per 20’ (Dry)
+USD 500 per 40’ (Dry)

Travel aboard the CMA CGM MARCO POLO, the world’s largest and state of the art containership

CMA CGM — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0100

CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping Group and France’s leading, has the pleasure to announce that passengers cabins are now available on board the CMA CGM MARCO POLO, the world’s largest containership of 16 000 TEUs*. This giant of the seas which has exceptional dimensions (longer than 396m) is the equivalent of 4 football pitches and bigger than the Empire State Building !

These original cruises offer travelers the possibility to live a unique and unforgettable experience by discovering oceans, seas and continents to the beat of international trade and involving themselves in the life on board by sharing the crew’s everyday life.

The CMA CGM MARCO POLO includes 5 double modern cabins of 20m2 each, a lounge with TV equipment, a library, a fitness room and even a swimming pool.

This vessel is deployed on the world largest route linking Asia to Europe and will allow travelers to discover the world’s largest ports on the following rotation: Ningbo, Shanghai, Xiamen, Hong Kong, Chiwan, Yantian, Port Kelang, Tanger, Southampton, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre, Malta, Khor Al Fakkan, Jebel Ali, Ningbo.

« Cargo cruises » are proposed by the CMA CGM Group since 2000 and allow boarding the Group’s owned-cargos on the different major global shipping routes (North Europe-Asia / USA-Asia / Round the world via the Panama Canal / the West Indian road / Europe-India).

* TEU: Twenty Equivalent Unit

For more information on destinations to discover in cargo:
http://www.cma-cgm.com../../ProductsServices/Cargo-Cruises/Default.aspx

Cargo Cruises Destinations…

In addition to the Asia-Europe trade on which is deployed the MARCO POLO, the CMA CGM Group also offers trips on its other shipping lines crossing world's oceans:

North Europe - Asia:
Climb aboard one of the jewels of CMA CGM’s fleet, deployed between Asia and Europe! Flying the french flag, they have extra large dimensions : 365 m. long, 51 m. wide, with a maze of passageways, gigantic holds, and massive machine rooms.

Asia – Mediterranean:
Discover historic Mediterranean ports like Jeddah (city of the mythical Tomb of Eve), the Suez Canal (a historic link uniting cultures), Malta (crossroads of Mediterranean civilizations), and follow Asian trade routes calling on the world’s largest ports.

USA – Asia:
From the west coast of the U.S., embark on an adventure to visit the treasures of southern China. Discover the functioning of the world’s largest container port : Singapore.

Round the World: Europe – USA - Australia (via the Panama Canal):
Follow in the footsteps of the Mayflower, sailing from northern Europe to the U.S. East Coast. From there, head through the Panama Canal to points west and dream destinations like Polynesia, New Caledonia, Australia and New Zealand.

Europe – Guyane – Brésil:
Cross the Atlantic Ocean: from North Europe to Caribbean Sea, Brazil, Portugal and Spain, multicolored destinations.

The West Indian road:
Travel the Atlantic Ocean from Le Havre to West Indies and follow the West Indian banana’s journey through calls in Guadeloupe and Martinique.

Europe – India:
Discover the functioning of Europe’s largest ports before going through Suez Canal to finally reach Indian ports.

Press Contact: media@cma-cgm.com

For information and bookings: Alexandra Beaumont
mrs.abeaumont@cma-travellers-club.com
Phone : +33 4 88 66 65 02
Fax : +33 4 91 90 63 77

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:24:11 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration program:

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective March 15th, 2013:

From India and Pakistan to USEC
+USD 320 per 20’
+USD 400 per 40’
+USD 450 per 40 HC
Dry & reefer

Effective April 1st, 2013:

From North Europe to USEC and Canada
+USD 250 per 20’
+USD 350 per 40’
Dry & reefer

From North Europe to Mexico
+USD 250 per 20’
+USD 350 per 40’
Dry & reefer

Effective April 15th, 2013:

From Mediterranean to USEC
+USD 250 per 20’
+USD 350 per 40’
Dry

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:32:45 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration and surcharge program:

PORT CONGESTION SURCHARGE

Effective as from M/V YM SEATTLE RE919W, initially scheduled to call Ain Sokhna week 6

From all Asian ports to Ain Sokhna
+ USD 250 per TEU

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective March 3rd, 2013:

From North Europe, UK and Nordic Countries to India and Pakistan
+USD 150 per 20’(Dry cargo)
+USD 200 per 40’(Dry cargo)

Effective March 15th, 2013:

From all Asian ports to East Med, West Med and Black Sea
+ USD 650 per TEU

From Asia to East Coast South America, West Coast South America, Mexico, and West Coast Central America
+ USD 500 per TEU

From Asia to Caribbean’s
+ USD 560 per 20’
+ USD 800 per 40’

CMA CGM and CMHI have entered into a strategic partnership

CMA CGM — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:06:59 +0100

CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping company
and CHINA MERCHANTS HOLDINGS (INTERNATIONAL) COMPANY LIMITED,
the largest public port operator in China,
have entered into a strategic partnership

CMA CGM and CMHI have signed an agreement for the sale and purchase
of 49 % of Terminal Link, 100% subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group

CMA CGM and China Merchants Holdings (International) Company Limited (“CMHI”) are pleased to announce that on 25th January 2013, they have signed the Share Purchase Agreement regarding the sale of 49% equity interest in Terminal Link for € 400 million. Following some pre-closing reorganization, the transaction is expected to complete within the first half of 2013, subject to receipt of certain relevant external regulatory approvals.

This significant transaction is the initial cornerstone of a mutually, highly beneficial strategic partnership between CMA CGM and CMHI in operating and developing container terminals on a global basis and extending their relationships as business partners while capitalizing on favorable global macro trends.

Terminal Link, 100% subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group based in Marseilles, France, operates, develops and invests in a global network of 15 terminals located on the world’s key international shipping routes. Supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment and expert management teams, it provides best-in-class quality services in stevedoring, storage and other container-handling activities to the world’s largest shipping lines calling at its terminals. Terminal Link ranks #12 worldwide based on throughput handled with a volume of 8.1m TEUs handled in 2011.

CMA CGM, the world’s third largest container shipping company, has been pioneering container shipping industry growth on the Asia – Europe and Mediterranean Basin trading routes. In the continuity of the successful partnerships created with world-class terminal operators through shared control of terminal assets, this important operation constitutes a unique opportunity to accelerate its development into and strengthen exposure to emerging markets-driven trade flows, and in particular inbound and outbound China container traffic.

CMHI, the largest public port operator in China, invests in and operates port business from a portfolio located primarily in 8 major cities along China Mainland's 5 most economically-active regions (viz Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen and Zhanjiang). Added to its port portfolio, in recent years, are assets in Colombo of Sri Lanka and in Africa. Total container volume handled by its port portfolio exceeds 60 million TEUs in 2012. In this respect, investing in Terminal Link does not only represent a significant step for CMHI towards further internationalizing its ports business, but also help to deepen the already mutually beneficially working relationship with a leading global container shipping group.

CMA CGM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jacques R. Saadé commented “CMA CGM is very confident about this partnership with CMHI, which represents a unique opportunity to accelerate the Group development into terminals investments internationally. Since the beginning of CMA CGM presence in China, 21 years ago, the Group has always appreciated to work with Chinese Groups and this strong alliance confirms CMA CGM willingness to pursue. The complementarity of CMA CGM and CMHI offers could allow both of us to develop international businesses.”

CMHI Chairman, Dr. Fu Yuning, emphasized, "The transaction is consistent with CMHI's strategy and marks a significant step towards expanding our international footprint. Terminal Link’s strategic relationship with CMA CGM will help to ensure the long-term sustainability of its operations. Besides, Terminal Link's exposure to terminals in emerging markets and its potential pipeline of new projects present another driver for its volume growth and financial returns in the future. On the other hand, CMHI’s existing network of terminal operations in China and globally and the cargo flow business thereby captured will potentially complement and supplement the services offered by Terminal Link, thereby creating synergised benefits mutual to not only both parties but also the respective shipping customers of CMHI and of Terminal Link.” He adds, “In addition, the transaction reflects the closer working relationship we are forging with CMA CGM.”

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:20:12 +0100

Please find below, the CMA CGM Group’s rate restoration and surcharge program:

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

Effective January 28th, 2013:

From all Asian ports (including Japan, South East Asia and Bangladesh) to all Northern European ports (including UK and the full range from Portugal to Russia)
+ USD 250 per TEU (Dry cargo, OOG’s, Break Bulk)

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective February 15th, 2013:

From North Europe (Baltic, Scandinavian, UK/Eire, Continental, Atlantic Spanish and Portuguese ports) to West Coast South America
+ EUR 300 per TEU on all shipments excluding Reefer