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SCAC CMDU Ocean Alliance Est. 1978

CMA CGM Group

From one Marseille office to a global transport-and-logistics group.

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Fleet
661
vessels
Capacity
3,800,000
TEU
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
Founded
1978
Headquarters
Marseille, France
SCAC
CMDU
Country
France
Alliance
Ocean Alliance
The story

Inside CMA CGM

CMA CGM was built by Jacques Saadé, who founded CMA in 1978 and merged it with the historic CGM in the late 1990s to create France’s flagship carrier. Headquartered in Marseille beneath its landmark tower, it is today the third-largest container line and a diversified logistics group.

The group is known for early adoption of LNG propulsion — its Jacques Saadé-class flagships were the first 23,000-TEU vessels running on liquefied natural gas — and for expanding well beyond the sea through CEVA Logistics, air cargo and terminal investments.

“From one Marseille office to a global transport-and-logistics group.”
CMA CGM operates container services — a fleet built since 1978. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Third-largest container carrier worldwide
  • Pioneer of LNG-powered mega-ships (Jacques Saadé class, 23,000 TEU)
  • Owner of CEVA Logistics and a growing air-cargo division
  • Core member of the Ocean Alliance
Services

Live service loops for CMA CGM aren’t published here yet — search sailing schedules below for up-to-date port pairs, transit times and vessels.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCAC code for CMA CGM? +

The SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) for CMA CGM Group is CMDU — the code that identifies the carrier on bills of lading, in EDI messages and across booking and customs systems. Use it to look up CMA CGM sailings and shipments on ShipScanner.

How do I track a CMA CGM container? +

Enter your CMA CGM container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival — no CMA CGM login required and no per-carrier portal to chase.

Where can I find CMA CGM sailing schedules? +

Search ShipScanner's schedule tool to see CMA CGM departures and arrivals across the major trade lanes, then compare transit time, frequency and routing against other carriers before you book.

Which alliance is CMA CGM part of? +

CMA CGM Group is a member of the Ocean Alliance alliance, sharing vessel capacity and slot space with its partner lines across the major east–west trade lanes, which widens the sailing options on those routes.