CMA CGM

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Marseille, France · Est. 1978 · 1 model registered

Recent press

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies CMA CGM: 1 model, 3 active incidents. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Marseille, France

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

1

Overview

CMA CGM is a Marseille-based French shipping and logistics giant, the world's third-largest container shipping line. Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saade, the group operates in over 160 countries with a fleet of vessels and an integrated logistics business (CEVA Logistics, Bolloré Logistics integration). The company is investing heavily in AI and port automation, including a USD 20 billion US investment plan with a robotics R&D hub in Boston, partnerships with Mistral AI and Google for AI-driven logistics optimization, and the ZEBOX startup accelerator for maritime innovation

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 65.9%

Safety profile within acceptable range for category. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

CEORodolphe Saadé (since 2017)
FounderJacques R. Saadé (1978, deceased 2018)
2024 RevenueUSD 55.5 billion
2025 RevenueUSD 54.4 billion
US Investment PlanUSD 20 billion over 4 years (announced March 2025)
AI SpendingEUR 500 million total (including Mistral AI and Google partnerships)
Fleet Rank3rd largest container shipping line globally
Startup AcceleratorZEBOX — global maritime/logistics startup accelerator
Owner StructureFamily-controlled (Saadé family); not publicly traded

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall FootprintLatest event: May 2026

3 incidents on record (3 serious). Most recent: May 2026.

serious: 3

Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Rodolphe Saadésecondary-verified

Chairman & CEO

Jacques Saadésecondary-verified

Founder

Founding Team

Jacques Saadé[Founder]

cofounder · no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

3 entries
Total Tracked3
Operating2
Announced1
Concluded0

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • CMA CGM x Mistral AI (MAIA)Jun 1, 2025

    MOST RECENT · CMA CGM x Mistral AI (MAIA) · 2025-06-01 · with Mistral AI · OPERATING · CMA CGM x Mistral AI · 2025-04-06 · with Mistral AI · OPERATING · CMA CGM x Google AI · 2024-07-01 · with Google · JUST ANNOUNCED

Incidents affecting CMA CGM

1 entry

FAQ

11 entries
What is CMA CGM?

CMA CGM is a Marseille-based French shipping and logistics giant, the world's third-largest container shipping line. Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saade, the group operates in over 160 countries with a fleet of vessels and an integrated logistics business (CEVA Logistics, Bolloré Logistics integration). The company is investing heavily in AI and port automation, including a USD 20 billion US investment plan with a robotics R&D hub in Boston, partnerships with Mistral AI and Google for AI-driven logistics optimization, and the ZEBOX startup accelerator for maritime innovation

What does CMA CGM make?

CMA CGM has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: CMA CGM Automation (CMA CGM builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Is CMA CGM publicly traded?

Yes. CMA CGM is publicly traded on public markets, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of CMA CGM?

Rodolphe Saadé is the ceo of CMA CGM, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in CMA CGM?

CMA CGM is publicly traded (public markets), so its shares can be bought through any broker.

Where is CMA CGM headquartered?

CMA CGM is headquartered in Marseille, France.

Who owns CMA CGM?

CMA CGM is publicly held by its shareholders.

Where does CMA CGM operate robots?

CMA CGM is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is CMA CGM a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, CMA CGM ranks in roughly the top 35% of companies tracked by the registry.

Are there any incidents involving CMA CGM?

3 active incidents involving CMA CGM are on the DEPLOY registry. Each is a sourced, append-only record; retracted incidents are suppressed from this view.

Is CMA CGM safe?

CMA CGM has 3 active incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. 3 incidents on record (3 serious). Most recent: May 2026. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.