CMA CGM Group has announced plans to acquire a 20% stake in Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH), marking a major step in strengthening its European port network. The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval.
CMA CGM takes stake in Eurogate Hamburg terminal
The acquisition aligns with CMA CGM’s broader strategy to expand its infrastructure footprint and reinforce its position in key maritime hubs across Europe. Eurogate’s Hamburg terminal, one of Northern Europe’s most important container gateways, currently handles around four million TEU per year and has plans to expand its capacity to nearly six million TEU annually. This investment will enable CMA CGM to play a more active role in optimizing terminal operations and integrating them with its shipping and logistics network.
The move also supports CTH’s ongoing “Western Extension” project, which aims to expand the terminal’s yard area by approximately 38 hectares and add over 1,000 meters of new quay wall. These enhancements will enable the facility to handle next-generation container vessels and boost operational efficiency. Additionally, the terminal’s strong intermodal connections, including its direct link to Germany’s largest inland terminal, EUROKOMBI, will be further leveraged to enhance cargo flow between sea and land transport.
By becoming a shareholder, CMA CGM will gain strategic influence over terminal management, capacity allocation, and infrastructure planning. This partnership is part of a wider trend in which major shipping lines are deepening their involvement in port operations to secure berthing rights, improve service reliability, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
For Hamburg, the investment represents a significant vote of confidence in its role as a leading European maritime hub. The collaboration between CMA CGM and Eurogate is expected to accelerate modernization efforts and position the port to handle increasing trade volumes driven by global shipping demand.
Once completed, the deal will mark another milestone in CMA CGM’s ongoing expansion strategy, reflecting its commitment to developing integrated logistics and port solutions across Europe and beyond.
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Source: CMA CGM
