The CMA CGM Group inaugurates its Africa Regional Office in Abidjan, in the presence of Chairman and CEO Rodolphe Saadé in International Shipping News 24/04/2026 The CMA CGM Group inaugurated its Africa Regional Office in Abidjan on April 23, in the presence of Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Operational since February, the office brings together 110 employees and centralizes key strategic functions: commercial activities, export pricing, customer service, intermodal operations, and equipment management. Its integrated organization and multimodal expertise enable the deployment of end-to-end logistics solutions, from maritime transport to inland corridors, through to last-mile delivery. This new regional hub aims to enhance service quality and customer proximity, streamline operations across the entire logistics chain, and support the development of efficient hinterland corridors. The CMA CGM Group strengthens its presence in Africa Present on the continent for more than 50 years, the Group confirms its long-term commitment with 91 offices in 54 countries, 3,400 employees, and 33 shipping services connecting more than 80 African ports to major global markets. The Group is developing an integrated approach combining shipping, logistics, and infrastructure: Through its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, present in more than 40 African countries, the Group is building solutions combining maritime, road, and rail transport for the delivery of sensitive cargo such as electrical transformers, from port to hinterland, contributing concretely to the development of territories and African economies. In 2025, CEVA notably launched the first decarbonized less-than-container-load (LCL) maritime service between France and Côte d’Ivoire, reducing CO₂ emissions by 84% compared to conventional maritime transport. In a context of reshaping global trade flows, the African continent is benefiting from new development opportunities. The Group intends to support this momentum as a long-term economic partner, with a differentiated approach tailored to the realities of each country. This strategy is reflected in concrete and visible actions across the entire value chain: From a maritime perspective, the strengthening of the WAX1 and KILIMA services on the Asia–Africa route results in increased deployed capacity, regular frequencies, and optimized rotations directly connecting major Asian hubs to key African ports. At the same time, the Group is deploying an integrated approach through CEVA Logistics to efficiently connect ports to inland markets, by developing multimodal corridors, warehousing capabilities, and distribution solutions tailored to local specificities. This operational footprint has recently been reinforced through the acquisition of new logistics equipment and the expansion of capacities, enhancing control over flows and service quality. In parallel, the Group continues to invest in its African port infrastructure, with 9 terminals currently operated, by modernizing equipment, increasing handling capacities, and improving operational performance. The strengthening of strategic hubs such as the Port of Tanger Med and the Port of Kribi illustrates this approach to structuring regional and international flows, while the development of new deep-water infrastructure such as Lekki Deep Sea Port anticipates the arrival of the largest container vessels and sustainably enhances the continent’s logistics competitiveness. ZEBOX