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CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0200

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

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

In view of the increased volume during the traditional peak Season, CMA CGM Group has decided to implement the following Peak Season Surcharge (PSS):

Effective June 1st, 2012:

From Asia to Europe Westbound

+USD 350 per TEU

The above PSS will be applied as follows:

Origin Range: from All Asian ports (including Japan, South East Asia, Colombo and Bangladesh)
Destination range: 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.
Cargo: Dry cargo, OOG's, Paying empties, Break-bulk and Reefer cargo
Date of application: 1st June 2012 on board date

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective June 1st, 2012:

From North Europe to India and Pakistan

+ USD 150 per 20’ dry
+ USD 200 per 40’ dry

Effective June 15th, 2012:

From Asia to East Coast South America

+ USD 500 per TEU

From Asia to Mexico, West Coast Central America & West Coast South America

+ USD 500 per TEU
+ USD 1500 per 40’ RH non operating reefer

From Asia to Caribbean’s (excluding Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobaggo)

+ USD 560 per 20’
+ USD 800 per 40’ DV & 40’ HC

From Asia to Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobaggo

+ USD 840 per 20’
+ USD 1200 per 40’ DV & 40’ HC

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

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

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective May 1st, 2012:

From Asia to East Africa

+ USD 200 per TEU

Effective May 15th, 2012:

From India and Gulf to West Africa

+ USD 150 per TEU

From Asia to South Africa and Indian Ocean

+ USD 300 per TEU

Effective June 1st, 2012:

From Asia to West Africa

+ USD 300 per TEU

From Europe Southbound to Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Malta, Libya, Tunisia and Algeria

+ EUR 100 per 20’ for rates in Euro
+ EUR 150 per 40’ for rates in Euro
+ GBP 80 per 20’ for rates in British Pounds
+ GBP 150 per 40’ for rates in British Pounds

From Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Malta and Cyprus to Europe Northbound

+ EUR 50 per 20’ for rates in Euro
+ EUR 50 per 40’ for rates in Euro
+ GBP 50 per 20’ for rates in British Pounds
+ GBP 65 per 40’ for rates in British Pounds

From Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Cyprus and Malta to Red Sea ports

+ USD 75 per 20’
+ USD 125 per 40’

From Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Cyprus and Malta to Persian Gulf

+ USD 75 per 20’
+ USD 125 per 40’

CMA CGM announces a new call to Dunkirk on its EPIC service (India – Arab Gulf – Europe)

CMA CGM — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:39:07 +0200

The CMA CGM Group has decided to strengthen its commercial presence in Dunkirk by adding an extra direct call to Dunkirk port on its EPIC service.

CMA CGM is already calling in Dunkirk port with its FAL 7 service between Asia and Europe. As from June 10th 2012, the CMA CGM Group will be offering another possibility of direct call to Dunkirk from India, the Gulf and the Mediterranean with its EPIC service.

The EPIC service is operated with eight 5,700 teus vessels and its rotation will be as follows: Port Qasim (Karachi) > Nhava Sheva > Mundra > Jeddah > Malta > Tangier Med > Southampton > Rotterdam > Hamburg > Antwerp > Dunkirk > Le Havre > Port Said East > Khor Al Fakkan > Jebel Ali > Port Qasim

The first call to Dunkirk on Sunday June 10th 2012 will be assured by the CMA CGM VERDI, 5,700 teus vessel.

"This new call will provide our customers 3 days faster than today solution via FAL 7 through Rotterdam, as well as, a second entry port into the French market, placing CMA CGM as the only operator serving two French ports, Dunkirk and Le Havre, from India and Gulf. It also offers good opportunities for exports to East Med (via Port Said), to Arab Gulf, to India as well as to Indian Ocean (via Khorfakkan).” declares Christophe de La Ferrière, Europe/Indian Sub-Continent Lines Manager.

CMA CGM announces the reshuffling of its India / Middle East - East Africa service

CMA CGM — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

CMA CGM announces the reshuffling of its services on the INDIA / MIDDLE EAST - EAST AFRICA trades in partnership with EMIRATES SHIPPING LINE (ESL).

As from 11th May 2012, the new CMA CGM India / Middle East – East Africa service network will be covered as follows:

New SWAX2
A service jointly operated by CMA CGM and EMIRATES Line with 5 vessels of 2,200Teus.
Rotation: JEBEL ALI > KHOR FAKKAN ( NAVA SHEVA) > MOMBASA > ZANZIBAR.
New SWAX3
A service jointly operated by CMA CGM and EMIRATES Line with 3 vessels of 1,700Teus.
Rotation: JEBEL ALI > KHOR FAKKAN ( NAVA SHEVA) > DAR ES SALAAM.

These two new services will replace the current SWAX service operated by CMA CGM.

This reorganization is part of CMA CGM’s commitment to keep providing its customers with the best quality of service on India / Middle East – East Africa trades.

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:49:50 +0200

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

EMERGENCY RATE RESTORATION

Effective May 1st, 2012:

From Asia to Red Sea West Bound
+ USD 300 per TEU

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

Effective May 15th, 2012:

From Asia to Red Sea West Bound
+ USD 300 per TEU

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective May 15th, 2012:

From Asia to South Africa and Indian Ocean Westbound
+ USD 300 per TEU
From the Atlantic Europe and Mediterranean (East and West) ports to West Africa
+ USD 85 / +EUR 100 per 20’
+ USD 150 / +EUR 180 per 40’
From Asia to all Caribbean destinations (except Venezuela & Trinidad)
+ USD 560 per 20’
+ USD 800 per 40’
+ USD 800 per 40’ HC
From Asia to Venezuela & Trinidad
+ USD 840 per 20’
+ USD 1200 per 40’
+ USD 1200 per 40’ HC
From Asia to South America West Coast, Central America West Coast and Mexico
+ USD 500 per TEU
+ USD 1500 per 40’ NOR (Non operating reefer)
From Asia to South America East Coast
+ USD 500 per TEU
From North Europe and Baltic to South America East Coast on Safran 1,2,3 service
+ EUR 350 per TEU dry and reefer
From South America East Coast to North Europe and Baltic on Safran 1,2,3 service
+ USD 150 per TEU dry
From Mediterranean to South America East Coast
+ EUR 200 per TEU dry and reefer
From South America East Coast to Mediterranean
+ USD 150 per TEU dry

Effective June 1st, 2012:

From North Europe (including UK, Scandinavia, Baltic, North Continent) to Asia
+ USD 300 per container

CMA CGM announces the reshuffling of its ASIA - South Africa and Mozambique services

CMA CGM — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:24:31 +0200

As from 24th April, the new CMA CGM ASIA - SOUTH AFRICA service network will be covered by the following loop:

New SHAKA2:
A service jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk Line with 8 vessels of 6,500Teus Rotation: SHANGHAI > NINGBO > FUZHOU > YANTIAN > TANJUNG PELEPAS > PORT LOUIS > DURBAN > PORT ELIZABETH/ NGQURA > PORT LOUIS > SINGAPORE > NANSHA New Port

As from 8th May, the new CMA CGM ASIA - MOZAMBIQUE service network will be covered by the following loop:

New MOZEX2:
A service jointly operated by CMA CGM and MAERSK Line with 7 vessels of 2,200Teus Rotation : TANJUNG PELEPAS > PORT KELANG > POINTE DES GALETS > TOAMASINA > MAPUTO > BEIRA > NACALA > PORT LOUIS.

These two new services will replace the current Shaka and Mozex services operated by CMA CGM.

This reorganization is part of CMA CGM’s commitment to keep providing its customers with the best quality of service on the ASIA – South Africa / Mozambique trades.

CMA CGM India inaugurates its new headquarters in Mumbai

CMA CGM — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0200

CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, has inaugurated on April 18, 2012, its new head office in India, located in the heart of the Mumbai business district.

Installed in a new modern building with easy access by road and public transport, the new premises were inaugurated in presence of the CMA CGM delegation conducted by Jacques Junior Saadé and Elie Zeenny with Mr DP Goel, CMA CGM partner in India and Ludovic Renou, Managing Director of CMA CGM India.

After a traditional Indian benediction ceremony, Shri. L. Radhakrishnan chairman of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust and Mr. Jean Raphael Peytregnet French Consul in Bombay inaugurated the new offices and cut the red ribbon.

The new office will enable our teams to deliver a premium service to our Indian customers. With more than 3000 sqm of modern spaces, the new design of the office is in full compliance with the image of our offices worldwide.

This inauguration was also the opportunity for CMA CGM to assert its ambitious development program for India in a challenging period for the whole shipping sector. CMA CGM is proud to support the economic growth of India connecting the country to the world with 7 weekly services. “CMA CGM is one of the four biggest carriers in India and we have the ambition to bring our Group to become a leader offering the best customer service” declared Ludovic Renou, Managing Director.

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:52:31 +0200

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

PEAK SEASON SURCHARGE

Effective April 16th, 2012:

From North Europe to Red Sea and Arabian Gulf

+ USD 200 per container dry

Application date:

On FAL1 service, starting at Southampton: April 16th 2012
On FAL2 service, starting at Le Havre: April 18th 2012
On FAL3 service, starting at Le Havre: April 19th 2012
On FAL6 service, starting at Felixstowe: April 16th 2012
On EPIC service, starting at Southampton: April 16th 2012

EMERGENCY RATE INCREASE

Effective May 1st, 2012:

From North Europe (including UK, Scandinavia, Baltic, North Continent) to Asia

+ USD 100 per TEU dry

From North Europe (including UK, Scandinavia, Baltic, North Continent) to Red Sea / Middle East

+ USD 100 per TEU dry

RESTAURATION DES TAUX DE FRET

Effective May 1st, 2012:

From North Europe to India and Pakistan

+ USD 150 per 20’ dry
+ USD 200 per 40’ dry

Jacques Delort appointed Vice-President of Information Systems by the CMA CGM Group

CMA CGM — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:36:34 +0200

The CMA CGM Group has appointed Jacques Delort as Vice- President of Information Systems for the CMA CGM Group and Deputy General Manager of CMA Systems, the new entity set up as part of the Group’s strategic partnership with IBM. He will be reporting to Jacques R. Saadé.

A student of France’s prestigious École Polytechnique with a Masters in IT (information technology) and an Executive MBA (Essec), Jacques Delort, 51, began his career with the Ministry of Defence. In 1989, he joined Steria where he managed Steria Méditerranée’s IT division before being appointed CIO of Gemplus in 1998. In 2004, he joined Crédit Agricole as Managing Director GIE EXA information systems, then Deputy Managing Director of GIE CA-Technologies.

CMA CGM upgrades its West Med - Morocco service

CMA CGM — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:01:27 +0200

CMA CGM and its Moroccan subsidiary, COMANAV, are pleased to announce the upgrade of their West Med – Morocco service.

As from April 11th 2012, CMA CGM and COMANAV will serve the West Med / Morocco trade through three separated loops dedicated to the following markets:
Spain – Morocco, Italy – Morocco and France – Morocco. This upgrade will improve reliability, schedule integrity and Transit times.

Loops will be organized as follows:

Loop 1 - Spain, will be effective on April 11th 2012
The loop Spain will start for one Round Voyage with the following rotation
Rotation: Barcelona > Valencia TCV > Valencia Noatum > Casablanca > Barcelona
As from April 18th, the fixed rotation will be as follow:
Rotation: Valencia TCV > Valencia Noatum > Barcelona > Casablanca > Valencia TCV
Loop 2 - Italy, will be effective on April 14th 2012
Rotation: Naples > La Spezia > Genoa > Casablanca > Salerno > Naples
Loop 3 - France, will be effective on April 11th 2012
Loop 3 will be operated by 2 CMA CGM RORO vessels.
Rotation: Marseilles > Casablanca > Marseilles
Marseilles and Casablanca will be called twice a week.

“These three complementing services will offer a comprehensive coverage of the West Mediterranean area, with calls in 7 ports, as well as fast transit times. Furthermore, the service will be connected to the CMA CGM European Intermodal Network thus offering door-to-door transport solutions to our clients” explains Peter Verheijen, Deputy Vice-President - North Africa Services

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:37:18 +0200

CMA CGM wishes to announce the following revenue restoration:

From North Europe / UK / Eire and Scandinavia to Trinidad

Due to constant increase of the fuel cost which has not been reflected in ALL IN Ocean freight rates since one year, CMA CGM announces a Revenue Recovery applicable as from CMA-CGM PLATON RT 797S ETA NLRTM, effective April 12th 2012 as follow:

Interim fuel surcharge of EUR 200 / TEU Trinidad and Tobago

The above surcharge will be applied as follows:

Origin Range: from North Europe / UK / Eire and Scandinavia
Destination range: to Trinidad
Cargo: dry for cargo loaded in standard, Open Top, Flats and High Cube dry equipment
Date of application: 12th April 2012

CMA CGM awarded two prizes for excellent customer service

CMA CGM — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200

Quality of service and innovation are at the heart of CMA CGM’s strategy as the world’s third largest container shipping group. The ongoing commitment of the company’s teams to meet this daily challenge is recognised and rewarded by the customers themselves. Indeed the Group has just received two prestigious awards: on 9 March it was named “International Carrier of the Year” for the second year running by one of its major customers, ASDA, an English subsidiary of the American retail giant WALMART, and on 15 March, “Best Partner of the Year” 2012 by the Samsung group.

Samsung expressed its recognition of the important role played by the Group towards improving management of its supply chain and supporting its global expansion.

On behalf of ASDA UK, Logistics Manager Lee Hodgkin said: “The CMA CGM Group has given us valuable assistance with its innovative solutions. Of note is that their unwavering support has led to the provision of a rail service, unique to us, from Southampton to the North-East of England, speeding up transportation services,”

CMA CGM is proud to share these awards with its 18,000 staff members around the world.

CMA CGM announces a new cooperation with MSC and CSAV

CMA CGM — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:56:07 +0200

CMA CGM is pleased to announce a new cooperation with MSC and CSAV, replacing existing cooperation with Hamburg Sud and Hapag Lloyd.

As from the 11th April 2012, at Rotterdam, CMA CGM will start a new cooperation with MSC and CSAV, on the North Europe East Coast - South America trade.

This new cooperation will allow CMA CGM to develop existing synergies with its new partners, to enhance its port coverage and to increase its service quality meeting customer requirements.

This fixed day, weekly Brazil service will be operated with seven Panamax vessels, CMA CGM deploying 3, CSAV 3 and MSC 1.

Schedule will be as follow:
Le Havre > Rotterdam > Hamburg > Bremerhaven > Antwer > Lisboa > Santos > Paranagua > Navegantes > Santos > Rio de Janeiro > Salvador > Le Havre.

Complementary to the above, and and by exchange of spaces onto MSC Plate Sling, CMA CGM will cover ports in the River Plate.

Schedule will be as follow:
Antwerp > Rotterdam > Bremerhaven > Le Havre > Sines > Rio de Janeiro > Santos > Buenos Aires > Rio Grande > Paranagua > Navegantes > Santos > Itaguai > Antwerp

CMA CGM will also exchange slots with Hamburg Sud Plate service to maintain direct service between Plate ports, Tilbury and Hamburg in order to complete its port coverage.

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective April 1st, 2012:

From Middle East and India to East Africa on its SWAX service

+USD 200 per TEU

From Middle East and India to West Africa on its MIDAS service

+USD 100 per TEU

From Asia to South Africa

+USD 300 per TEU

Effective April 15th, 2012:

From Asia to New Zealand on its ANZEX service

+USD 300 per TEU dry and reefer

From Asia to West Coast South America, West Coast Central America and Mexico

+USD 500 per TEU

From Asia to Caribbeans

+USD 560 per 20’
+USD 800 per 40’

From Asia to East Coast South America

+USD 500 per TEU

SURCHARGES

Effective April 15th, 2012:

From North Europe (UK, Scandinavia, Baltic, North Continent) to Asia:

Container Security Fee : 10 USD per container
Suez Canal Surcharge : 14 USD per TEU
Aden Gulf Surcharge : 54 USD per TEU

CMA CGM revenue restoration program

CMA CGM — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0100

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

GENERAL RATE INCREASE

Effective April 2st, 2012:

From India and Pakistan to North Europe, Mediterranean, Baltic, Black Sea and North Africa ports

+ USD 150 per 20’ dry and reefer
+ USD 300 per 40’ dry and reefer

Effective April 10th, 2012:

From North Europe to Canada

+ USD 150 per 20’ dry and reefers
+ USD 200 per 40’ dry and reefers

Effective April 15th, 2012:

From East and West Med, Black Sea and North America to US East Coast and US Gulf

+ USD 200 per 20’ dry and reefers
+ USD 300 per 40’ dry and reefers

From April 15th 2012 to June 30th 2012: PSS

From Australia and New Zealand to Caribbean South America

+ USD 200 per UNIT dry and reefers

*TEU = twenty foot equivalent unit

CMA CGM Group 2011 Financial Results

CMA CGM — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:50:58 +0100