Delivering Excellence Through Our Worldclass Terminals

Created in 2012 and fully owned by the CMA CGM Group, CMA TERMINALS is a leading container terminal operator, managing a portfolio of 34 terminals worldwide and handling 22 million TEUs in 2025. Its objective is to provide high-quality services to all shipping lines as well as securing strategic capacity to protect its customers’ supply chains.

For the past decade, CMA TERMINALS has shown a proven track record of strong growth and expansion, with an average growth in volume of 16% per year, achieved through the investment in strategic hubs and gateways, including major shareholdings in CMA Terminals Fortaleza (Brazil), CMA Beirut Terminal (Lebanon) and Lekki Freeport Terminal (Nigeria), strengthening its global presence.

Active in the design, development, construction, acquisition and operation of container terminals, CMA TERMINALS has made bold investments to support emerging and niche markets such as CMA Terminals Khalifa Port (UAE), Trans Misr Terminal (Egypt), SAMR (La Réunion), etc.

Furthermore, the 6 new projects under development have been acquired under the CMA TERMINALS portfolio, strengthening its presence in high-growth markets through strategic terminal acquisitions and capacity expansions. 

Established in 2001, TERMINAL LINK is a Joint Venture (JV) based in Marseille. The company operates 21 terminals in 16 countries, covering the Far East, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, West Africa and North America. In 2025, TERMINAL LINK handled a volume of approximately 30 million TEUs in 2025.

As a leader in its field, renowned for its operational efficiency and smart terminal management, TERMINAL LINK is committed to delivering high-quality services, maximizing financial value and customer satisfaction in each of its terminals.  

TERMINAL LINK is increasing its operational capacities via various on-going expansion projects across its terminals, including the Westland project at Kingston Freeport Terminal (Jamaica), and the Squaring Off project at Malta Freeport Terminal (Malta), among others.  

Furthermore, TERMINAL LINK’s management is committed to ensuring that all its terminals maintain a responsible and proactive approach to safety, operational security and environmental protection.  

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The Joint Venture (JV) was established in January 2026, with STONEPEAK acquiring a 25% stake in the new entity while CMA CGM retained a 75% ownership interest and full operational control of the JV.  

UNITED PORTS brings together 14 container terminals across the United States, Brazil, Spain, Taiwan and Vietnam, including Fenix Marine Services (Los Angeles), Port Liberty New York and Bayonne (USA), Santos Brasil (Brazil), TTI Algeciras (Spain) and Gemalink (Vietnam).  

The aim of this JV is to accelerate the development and modernization of the terminal portfolio, with a focus on increasing port capacity, acquiring new cargo-handling equipment and deploying new infrastructure to support the decarbonization of port operations.  

The creation of UNITED PORTS reflects the Group’s ongoing commitment to developing a high-performing, sustainable and connected port network. By strengthening its capabilities in strategic infrastructures around the world, this initiative will support the growth of the Group’s activities, enhance the service provided to customers and further consolidate its position as a global player in transport and logistics.