CMA CGM Group reported revenue of $15.7 billion for the second quarter of 2026, up 19.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY).
EBITDA reached $3.0 billion, an increase of 31 per cent, representing a margin of 19 per cent.
The quarter unfolded against a volatile backdrop marked by multiplying geopolitical conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, and heightened macroeconomic uncertainty.
Global trade nonetheless remained dynamic, supported by resilient consumer demand, sustained corporate investment, inventory restocking and the acceleration of orders ahead of new tariff implementations.
Shipping volumes reached 6.3 million TEUs, up 6 per cent year-on-year, with shipping revenue rising 22 per cent to $10.0 billion, driven by an average revenue per TEU of $1,575, up 15.1 per cent. Shipping EBITDA climbed to $2.3 billion from $1.6 billion a year earlier, with margin up 3.3 percentage points to 22.7 per cent.
Logistics revenue rose 8.5 per cent to $5.0 billion, though EBITDA fell 15.4 per cent to $388 million, with margin down 2.2 percentage points to 7.8 per cent, reflecting pressure on freight forwarding and continued difficulties in the automotive sector.
Within logistics, CEVA signed memoranda of understanding with BYD and Chery Auto on end-to-end automotive logistics, opened an automated distribution centre in Alashankou, China, and expanded air freight capacity between Asia-Pacific and the US.
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Colis Privé, a CEVA Logistics subsidiary, also announced plans to acquire Paack to strengthen e-commerce delivery across France, Spain and Portugal.
Revenue from other activities rose 47.6 per cent to $1.5 billion, with EBITDA up 44.5 per cent to $338 million, driven by strong terminal and air cargo performance.
CMA CGM acquired Crystal Aero Solutions in June to strengthen maintenance capabilities for CMA CGM AIR CARGO.
Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group, said: “Against a backdrop of continued geopolitical instability, the Group delivered solid results in the second quarter of 2026, driven by the performance of our shipping activities, the growth of our terminals and air cargo businesses, and the complementary strengths of our logistics operations.
“This performance reflects our strategy of expanding in key markets and investing in strategic assets. They once again demonstrate the strength of our model, our agility and our resilience, all in support of delivering reliable, high-quality service to our customers.”
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