The CMA CGM Group has signed an agreement to acquire a 20% stake in the EUROGATE container terminal in Hamburg — a key gateway for European trade and one of the most important port facilities in Northern Europe. The transaction marks a significant step in strengthening CMA CGM’s infrastructure footprint across the region.
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. This investment will support one of the most ambitious port development projects in Northern Europe and align with CMA CGM’s long-term strategy for expanding its global terminal network.
🌍 Strategic Importance for CMA CGM’s Global Terminal Network
The investment aligns with CMA CGM’s global vision to expand its terminal portfolio, which currently includes stakes in 64 terminals worldwide. Hamburg’s terminal serves as a critical hub for European logistics and already handles some of the company’s largest vessels.
With an existing annual capacity of 4 million TEU, the terminal accommodates CMA CGM’s flagship LNG-powered 23,000 TEU megaships, which operate on the FAL service connecting Asia and Northern Europe.
⚓ EUROGATE Expansion: Capacity Boost from 4 to Nearly 6 Million TEU
CMA CGM’s investment will directly support EUROGATE’s westward expansion project, which includes:
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Adding approximately 38 hectares of new terminal area
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Reinforcing 1,050 meters of quay wall
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Preparing the infrastructure to accommodate next-generation container vessels
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Increasing total terminal capacity from 4 million TEU to nearly 6 million TEU
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Upgrading existing facilities to improve operational efficiency and intermodal logistics
🚆 Stronger Rail Connectivity & Sustainable Growth
“I am pleased to announce our new partnership with EUROGATE, marking an important step forward for the development of the Port of Hamburg and supporting its ambition to remain a major gateway for European trade,” said Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group.
He added that CMA CGM’s involvement will:
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boost the terminal’s overall handling capacity,
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strengthen its rail connectivity,
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accelerate its transition toward more sustainable operations.
The investment will also leverage EUROGATE’s direct rail connection to EUROKOMBI, Germany’s largest intermodal terminal.
🇩🇪 CMA CGM’s Strong Presence in Germany
CMA CGM’s activity in Germany extends well beyond terminal operations. Since opening offices in Hamburg and Bremen in 1991, the company has expanded to:
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9 offices across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic
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More than 500,000 m² of warehousing space through CEVA Logistics
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A network of intermodal solutions offered by CMA CGM Inland Services
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A major trimodal terminal operation in Duisburg
Currently, the Hamburg terminal supports 23 weekly vessel calls across Germany’s three main ports — Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven — serving as the central hub of CMA CGM’s European network.
