CMA CGM Vessel Hit in Strait of Hormuz Attack
6, May 2026
CMA CGM confirmed its vessel CMA CGM San Antonio was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, leaving crew members injured and the ship damaged.
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India Builds Broader Shipbuilding Ambitions
21, April 2026
India is strengthening its shipbuilding base through a landmark CMA CGM order, AI logistics investment, defense yard progress, and new policy support in Tamil Nadu.
CMA CGM Builds Gulf Cargo Corridors Outside Hormuz
18, March 2026
CMA CGM is deploying alternative cargo corridors through the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Oman to keep Gulf logistics moving without relying on the Strait of Hormuz.
CMA CGM Orders Six LNG Feeders from Cochin Shipyard in India First
19, February 2026
CMA CGM signed a contract with Cochin Shipyard for six 1,700 TEU LNG-powered feeder containerships, with first delivery due February 2029 and Indian registration expected.
CMA CGM Holds Back from Suez as Red Sea Risks Persist
21, January 2026
French carrier CMA CGM will keep three services on the longer route around Africa instead of using the Suez Canal, even as Maersk returns to the Red Sea and markets weigh capacity and freight-rate impacts.
CMA CGM Becomes First to Bring Full Suez Route Back
8, December 2025
CMA CGM will restart its INDAMEX service via the Suez Canal, cutting the full loop to 77 days and freeing up two vessels as the container market faces overcapacity and weaker spot rates.
Suez Canal Sees Early Traffic Uptick as Security Conditions Improve
19, November 2025
Suez Canal traffic is beginning to rise as carriers reassess Red Sea routes following the pause in Houthi attacks. Recent transit data and direct engagement by the Suez Canal Authority highlight a measured return of vessel movements.
Houthis Pause Red Sea Attacks and Lift Israeli Port Blockade Amid Gaza Truce
11, November 2025
Yemen’s Houthis have paused maritime attacks on Israel and lifted their blockade on Israeli ports amid a Gaza truce, easing tensions in Red Sea shipping lanes.
Suez Canal Urges Shipping Lines to Resume Transits as Regional Calm Returns
6, November 2025
The Suez Canal Authority met with global shipping lines in Ismailia, urging them to resume transits as regional calm and safety improvements support vessel returns.
