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CMA CGM

CMA CGM

ShippingSpain HQ: BarcelonaGlobal HQ: Marseille, France155000 employeesFounded 1978www.cmacgm-group.comBarcelonaTarragonaMadrid

CMA CGM is a French container transportation and shipping company founded in 1978, headquartered in Marseille. It operates one of the world's largest container fleets and offers a wide range of shipping and logistics services through its subsidiaries, including CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM Air Cargo, and Containerships. The group handles millions of TEUs annually, with a presence in over 160 countries and a workforce of over 100,000 employees. As a global leader in maritime transport, CMA CGM's activities include container shipping, port operations, and logistics solutions across all major trade routes.

In Spain, CMA CGM is well-established with offices in several key cities, with a significant operation in Barcelona as its Iberia headquarters. Its systems are a central employer in the Spanish logistics and international trade sector, with roles ranging from operational positions to global IT and project management. The company values innovation and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for international professionals to gain exposure to global operations. They have a multicultural work environment with career development focused on digitalization and sustainability, with which a multi-located office environments in Spain support an environment suited to professionals looking to grow in the shipping and logistics industry within a Spanish-European context.

Company History

Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saadé as a small family business, CMA CGM has grown into one of the largest container shipping companies in the world, innovating in logistics and digital solutions, with a strategic focus on sustainable development and global expansion. The company achieved today's form through the acquisition of CGM in 1996 and then expanding through to New global acquisitions, and it has become a leader of the ocean freight industry.

For International Professionals

  • CMA CGM offers a global mobility program, enabling employees to work across multiple international offices, including many in Spanish cities.
  • Spanish operations are headquartered in Barcelona, a cosmopolitan city with a strong expat network and international lifestyle.
  • The company invests in cutting-edge digitalization and automation, providing opportunities for IT professionals to work on large-scale implementations.
  • Roles in industrial, the Iberia region and global support allow great exposure to diverse and complex shipping logistics.

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