Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Cma-Cgm-Virginia

Gulftainer, recognized as the largest privately owned independent port operator, proudly welcomed the CMA CGM Virginia for its inaugural visit at the Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT). This impressive vessel, with an overall capacity of 5,095 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), completed its port call in an astonishing 5.6 hours, outperforming the expected timeline by approximately 8.4 hours. CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in shipping, boasts a diverse fleet of 445 vessels with a total capacity exceeding two million TEU. The 294-metre-long CMA CGM Virginia has been introduced as part of the newly inaugurated INDIAMED service, which creates vital trade links between the East Mediterranean, Djibouti, the Arabian Gulf, Pakistan, and India.

APM Terminals Mumbai has officially welcomed the arrival of the CMA CGM VIRGINIA, marking the launch of the new INDIAMED service by French shipping giant CMA-CGM, a key player in the Ocean Alliance. This significant service debuted on July 2, 2023, and is designed to enhance connectivity between South Asia and major ports in the Arabian Gulf and Mediterranean regions. The INDIAMED service operates weekly, utilizing vessels from CMA-CGM, its APL subsidiary, and Chinese carrier COSCO, ensuring rapid transit times for shipments. The new route also bolsters the transshipment network with services MEGEM (East Mediterranean and Middle East) and MEDEX (West Mediterranean and Indian Sub-Continent). This development is set to facilitate smoother trade flows and strengthen maritime links between India and the Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf markets.