CMA CGM Diverts Major Shipping Routes Amid Global Uncertainty

French shipping group CMA CGM announces temporary rerouting of its services, diverging from the Suez Canal to travel via the Cape of Good Hope. This decision affects its French Asia Line 1, French Asia Line 3, and Mediterranean Club Express services due to uncertain international circumstances. Regular assessments will determine changes.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Paris | Updated: 20-01-2026 13:23 IST | Created: 20-01-2026 13:23 IST
CMA CGM Diverts Major Shipping Routes Amid Global Uncertainty
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On Tuesday, French shipping conglomerate CMA CGM announced a strategic rerouting of its vessels as a precaution against unpredictable international developments.

The company's French Asia Line 1, French Asia Line 3, and Mediterranean Club Express services will now navigate via the Cape of Good Hope, bypassing the Suez Canal.

CMA CGM emphasized that this measure is temporary and subject to regular evaluations in response to the fluid global climate.

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