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The CMA CGM Group was awarded the concession of the Beirut Port container terminal and foresees an ambitious development plan

Operations will begin in March 2022 and will last for 10 years, with a target of 1.4 million TEUs.A $33 million investment plan to rebuild and modernize the terminal.The CMA CGM Group is fully committed to taking part in rebuilding Lebanon’s …
Feb 17, 2022 / Curious

The CMA CGM Group launches “A Humanitarian Ship for Lebanon” campaign to ship emergency humanitarian aid

An international relief initiative to send medical equipment and essential goods and products.One of the CMA CGM Group’s ro-ro vessels will be deviated from its usual service to travel from Marseille to Beirut over the coming days.The CMA CGM Group …
Aug 24, 2020 / Curious

Port area of Beirut closed after huge blast; death toll at least 100

Two huge explosions in the port area of Beirut, Lebanon, have killed at least 100 people and wounded more than 4,000 — explosions so powerful they were heard in CyprusAccording to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, seven vessels were in port at the time of …
Aug 5, 2020 / Accidents