FRENCH shipping giant CMA CGM transported 5.97 million TEU in the second quarter of 2025, slightly down from the 5.98 million TEU, handled in the same period in 2024.

The Group's maritime activity generated revenue of US$8.2 billion in the second quarter, down 1.5 per cent compared to the same three-month period last year.

The average revenue per TEU amounted to $1,367, a decrease of 1.2 per cent compared to Q2 2024

"The near stability in volumes comes in a context of a sharp but temporary decline in trade flows between China and the United States during the period, highlighting the company's ability to redeploy its assets to capture demand wherever it arises.

"The breadth and diversification of CMA CGM's maritime operations, marked by a strong presence across all major global trade lanes, enable the group to adapt with agility to shifts in market conditions and customer demand," the company said.

The Group's revenue in the second quarter of the year amounted to US$13.166 billion, an increase of 0.3 per cent from Q2's revenue of $13,130 billion.

Rodolphe Saade, the Group's chairman and CEO, said: "In a context marked by persistent geopolitical tensions and renewed trade uncertainties, our Group is delivering a stable performance, driven by the resilience of its maritime activities.

"These results also highlight the relevance of our diversification strategy across terminals, logistics and air freight, which enables us to offer global solutions and adjust our operations more swiftly to shifts in global trade.

"In line with our strategic direction, we continue to invest in our industrial assets, strengthen our presence in key markets, and transform our businesses through artificial intelligence and the energy transition, with the aim of providing our customers with high-quality service around the world."

Looking ahead, Mr Saade said: "The CMA CGM Group remains cautious in an uncertain environment, maintaining agile and efficient management of its operations with a strong focus on cost control to preserve its competitiveness.

"Indeed, uncertainties linked to the macroeconomic environment and the implementation of new customs duties remain high and could increase market volatility.

"The CMA CGM Group will continue to adapt to and anticipate market dynamics in order to seize profitable growth opportunities while limiting the risks associated with this period of instability."

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