Update no. 2:   Situation in the Red Sea and Notice of Force Majeure

December 18, 2023

The CMA CGM Group remains deeply concerned about the attacks on commercial vessels unfolding in the Red Sea Region. Over the past few days, we have taken preventive measures to ensure the safety of our crews and our vessels navigating these waters.

Accordingly, CMA CGM has decided, in accordance with the clause 10 of its bill of lading, to reroute some of its vessels currently sailing to and from U.S., to and from North Europe and to and from Asia or Indian Subcontinent via the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa.

All others CMA CGM containerships in the area that are scheduled to pass through the Red Sea have already been instructed to reach safe areas and pause their journey until further notice.

CMA CGM is taking all necessary steps to preserve its transportation services for its customers.

We will continue to provide updates on regular basis.

Your CMA CGM local agent remain at your disposal for any query.


CMA CGM Group's preventive measures for navigation in the Red Sea

December 16, 2023

The CMA CGM Group is deeply concerned about the recent attacks on commercial vessels unfolding in the Red Sea Region.

We have been taking over the past days increasing prevention measures to ensure the safety of our vessels and their crews navigating these waters.

The situation is further deteriorating and concern of safety is increasing.

A such we have decided to instruct all CMA CGM containerships in the area that are scheduled to pass through the Red Sea to reach safe areas and pause their journey in safe waters with immediate effect until further notice.

CMA CGM is taking all necessary steps to preserve its transportation services for its customers.

CMA CGM press release