CMA CGM, a global leader in sea, land, air and logistics solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the maiden call of its vessel at Hazira Port, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to India and its growing maritime trade ambitions.
The new call represents a strategic expansion of CMA CGM’s Indian network, aligning with the Group’s focus on optimising routes to support India’s rising import and export volumes. By enhancing port coverage, CMA CGM aims to deliver greater efficiency, reliability and connectivity for customers across the region.
“The additional call at Hazira is a strong demonstration of CMA CGM’s long-term commitment to India and its role as a key engine of global trade,” said Atit Mahajan, Managing Director, CMA CGM India. “By expanding our port coverage and enhancing regional connectivity, we are supporting India’s trade ambitions while delivering more efficient and reliable solutions to our customers.”
Hazira has been added to the BIGEX-2 / MEG service, playing a key role in strengthening India–Middle East trade lanes. As a major EXIM hub for South Gujarat’s industrial belt—covering chemicals, petrochemicals, engineering and manufacturing—the direct service is expected to improve reliability, reduce transit times, expand market reach and lower inland logistics costs for exporters.
The BIGEX-2 service operates westbound calls at Nhava Sheva, Hazira, Mundra, Jebel Ali, Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) and Salalah, followed by eastbound calls at Jeddah and Djibouti, before returning to Nhava Sheva.
With the Hazira call, CMA CGM further consolidates its position as a trusted partner in India’s trade growth, reaffirming its commitment to expanding connectivity, supporting exporters and enabling sustainable logistics solutions.
India remains a strategic market for the CMA CGM Group, which has been present in the country for over 34 years and employs around 17,000 people. The Group connects India to global markets through 19 weekly maritime services. In October, CMA CGM signed a letter of intent with Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) for the construction of six 1,700 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships, becoming the first major foreign carrier to commission LNG vessels from an Indian shipyard.
Beyond shipping, CMA CGM continues to invest in India’s port infrastructure, holding strategic stakes in terminals at Nhava Sheva Freeport Terminal (NSFT) near Mumbai and Mundra Port. As part of its long-term commitment, the Group reflagged three vessels under the Indian registry in 2025 and aims to recruit 1,000 Indian seafarers by the end of the year.
