AHMEDABAD : CMA CGM has been recognized as the 'Container Shipping Line of the Year' for Gujarat-Europe Trade Lane at the Gujarat Star Awards 2012 held on October 13 at The Grand Bhagwati, Ahmedabad.
Mr. Anil Devli, CEO, Indian National Ship Owners Association (INSA), along with Mr. Shantanu Bhadkamkar, FFFAI Chairman presented the award to Ms. Audrey Dolhen, Commercial Director, CMA CGM.
Founded in 1978 by Jacques R. Saade, CMA CGM is today France's leading and the world's third largest container shipping company.
In 33 years, the company has become a major player in the global maritime shipping industry. Backed by 650 offices and agencies in more than 150 countries and operating nearly 160 regular shipping lines, CMA CGM Group offers comprehensive market coverage capable of meeting customer expectations across the globe.
The Group's modern efficient fleet currently comprises nearly 390 vessels, of which around 100 are owned. Equipped with the most advanced environmental protection and safety technologies, the largest of these latest generation ships have reached extraordinary size, exceeding 350 meters stem to stern.
CMA-CGM Agencies (India) Pvt Ltd has a Pan India presence through its 19 owned and 3 representative offices. Currently CMA-CGM serves shipping needs through 11 gateway ports, 33 ICD and 3 owned CFS.
The services to/ from India covers the following: China & Korea, Australia, Indian Ocean Islands, Africa East Coast, Africa West Coast, Red Sea, Middle East Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, North Africa, US East Coast, US West Coast, Mexico Caribbean, South America West Coast, South America East Coast.
