CMA CGM is planning a major investment to expand and modernise its container terminal operations in Beirut, with the company targeting annual handling capacity of up to 3 million TEUs.
The French shipping group plans to invest around $100 million in the terminal, strengthening infrastructure and equipment to support higher container volumes and improve operational efficiency.
The expansion is expected to enhance Beirut’s position as a key maritime gateway for Lebanon and the wider Eastern Mediterranean. Additional capacity would allow the terminal to handle growing regional trade and accommodate larger volumes from international shipping networks.
The investment will also support the modernisation of terminal facilities, with improvements expected in cargo-handling capabilities and operational performance.
CMA CGM has maintained a significant presence in Lebanon’s maritime sector, and the investment underlines the group’s longer-term commitment to the country’s port infrastructure.
The planned expansion could provide a boost to Lebanon’s logistics sector by improving port capacity and connectivity, while supporting the movement of imports and exports through Beirut.
With the targeted 3 million TEU capacity, the terminal is expected to play a larger role in regional container shipping and strengthen Beirut’s competitiveness as a Mediterranean logistics hub.