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CMA CGM Capitalizes on Market Volatility to Post 42% EBITDA Surge

CMA CGM reported second-quarter earnings gains of 42.7% despite operating in a volatile shipping environment marked by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Maritime container volumes increased 6% to 6.17 billion during the period. The Marseille-based carrier maintained scheduled ocean services on the Suez Canal-Red Sea route and deployed vessels strategically to navigate Middle East conflicts and regional shipping disruptions. Chairman and Chief Executive Rodolphe Saade attributed results to strong shipping performance, expanded terminal and air cargo operations, and disciplined logistics execution. Global trade remained resilient, supported by sustained consumer demand, corporate investment, inventory restocking, and pre-tariff order acceleration. CMA CGM's network optimization and cost discipline offset additional expenses from regional instability, including higher insurance premiums and vessel repositioning costs. The company opened several new ocean services during the quarter, including the Mekong Transpacific Express linking Vietnam to the U.S.