Archive · 12 Jan 2026
CMA CGM Expands India Operations, Hiring
CMA CGM, a big shipping company, is making India a bigger part of its business.
They are adding more stops at the Hazira port to help ships move goods like clothes and chemicals to other countries.
The company is also hiring 1500 new workers from India to help run their ships.
They are working with a local shipyard to build new ships.
Other companies like Maersk are also investing in India because they believe it's a good place to do business.
The Indian government is making changes to help more companies build and use ships.
CMA CGM adds Hazira port to its India-West Asia service route.
Company plans to hire 1500 Indian seafarers by the end of December 2026.
Signed agreement with Cochin Shipyard Limited to build six containerships.
Maersk, another shipping company, is also investing in India.
Government policy reforms are encouraging more investment in India's shipping industry.
- Who
- CMA CGM, a French container shipping company
- What
- Expanding operations in India by adding port calls and hiring more seafarers
- When
- Announced on January 12, 2026
- Where
- India, with a focus on Hazira port in South Gujarat
- Why
- To strengthen its commitment to the Indian market and support global trade
- Company
- CMA CGM
- New Port Call
- Hazira
- Service
- India-West Asia
- Hiring Goal
- 1500 seafarers by December 2026
- Partnership
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Vessels to be Manufactured
- 6 containerships
- Other Investor
- Maersk