CMA CGM is putting in place alternative multimodal corridors to keep logistics moving as conditions around the Strait of Hormuz disrupt normal routing.
The French shipping and logistics group said it is using a mix of sea and road links through the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman to maintain access to Gulf markets while reducing reliance on the strait.
One route runs through the UAE. CMA CGM identified Khor Fakkan, Fujairah and Sohar as key entry gateways for cargo bound for the Gulf. From those ports, the group is arranging connections to the main UAE hubs and to other Arabian Gulf markets through regional shipping and road transport.
A second option uses Saudi Arabia as an overland bridge. In this setup, Jeddah on the Red Sea serves as an alternative entry point for cargo that would otherwise pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Jeddah, CMA CGM has established onward road corridors, with or without added maritime links, to Dammam in Saudi Arabia and to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Iraq. The company said this structure also enables cargo flows to connect with the Mediterranean and Asia without entering the strait.
The group is also relying on Omani ports as a third route. These locations support road access to the UAE and northern Gulf countries, combined with feeder services to provide another option for regional and cross-border cargo flows.
