The world’s third-largest container shipping company plans to triple the size of its U.S.-flagged fleet operated by American President Lines (APL). CMA CGM, the Marseille-based shipping group and parent company of APL, announced that it will invest USD 20 billion in the U.S. maritime sector over the next four years. The investment will cover maritime transport, port infrastructure, logistics, and air cargo, and was announced in conjunction with CMA CGM CEO Rodolphe Saadé’s visit to the White House.
“I am proud to strengthen our long-standing relationship with the United States through this USD 20 billion commitment to develop the country’s maritime and logistics capabilities. Over the next four years, we will significantly expand our U.S.-flagged fleet, enhance the capacity of key container ports on both coasts, develop modern warehouses nationwide, and establish a major air cargo hub in Chicago,” said Saadé.
CMA CGM plans to expand APL’s U.S.-flagged fleet from 10 to 30 vessels. Currently, APL operates 10 ships with capacities ranging from 1,700 to 5,500 TEU and employs over 350 American seafarers. The company stated that the move supports U.S. government efforts to revitalize the shipbuilding industry, although in the short term, expansion will rely on purchasing or reflagging existing ships.
The leadership emphasized that this commitment will help APL maintain its position as a leading carrier serving U.S. government logistics, while ensuring safe, stable, and reliable access to maritime routes—contributing to both economic and national security goals.
In addition, CMA CGM has a strong presence at U.S. ports and plans to invest further in New York, Los Angeles, Dutch Harbor, Houston, and Miami. These investments aim to boost operational efficiency, accelerate digitalization, improve connectivity, and enhance the safety of ports and cargo.
The group also plans to invest in warehousing and automotive logistics platforms, including 400 new or expanded warehouses across the U.S. CMA CGM is the parent company of CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s largest supply chain providers. The company will also establish a new R&D center in Boston focused on advanced robotics and automation solutions.
In the air cargo sector, CMA CGM will set up a new air freight hub in Chicago, utilizing five brand-new Boeing 777 freighters.
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