Automotive

Driving your automotive supply chain, from parts to performance

The automotive industry is undergoing a major transformation driven by electrification, connectivity, sustainability, and evolving mobility models, while facing growing pressure from supply chain disruptions, rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and tighter regulations.
From inbound components to finished vehicle distribution, production continuity and schedule reliability are critical. Automotive supply chains demand precision, visibility, resilience, and contingency readiness at every step. 
With a global network, secure capacity and dedicated automotive experts, CMA CGM supports automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide, enabling them to navigate complexity while maintaining operational excellence and competitiveness.

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Tailor-made solutions for your automotive needs

• Speed & priority handling

  

  Dedicated end-to-end solutions for finished vehicles, EV batteries, oversized cargo, and high-value automotive parts, combining RoRo, Car-in-Container, and project cargo expertise, with access to 70+ compounds.

• Visibility & control

  

  Real-time monitoring of inbound and outbound flows through digital tools, EDI/API connectivity, and control tower solutions for full traceability and decision-making.

• Just-in-time & production continuity

  

  Ensure uninterrupted production with optimized routing, secured capacity, and contingency plans designed to avoid plant shutdowns and delays.

• Solid team of automotive experts

  

  A solid team of 120+ automotive experts built around industry knowledge in 50+ countries.

Car in container, a real asset for your automotive supply chain

Designed for simplicity and efficiency, our Car in Container allows vehicles to be shipped without any dismantling, reducing handling risks and preparation time. Suitable for multimodal transportation, it ensures smooth coordination between road, rail, and sea, while offering optimal protection inside a secured container. With a fully managed door-to-door service, Car in Container provides end-to-end visibility, reliability, and peace of mind for all types of vehicles, including high-value or sensitive cargo.

From supplier to showroom

From component sourcing to finished vehicle delivery, CMA CGM provides integrated logistics solutions covering the entire automotive value chain. By combining shipping, intermodal transport, terminal operations and inland logistics, we ensure secure, efficient and reliable flows — from suppliers and plants to distribution networks and final destinations.

- Strong presence in Asia & USA and accompanying the growth on Intra-Asia and Latin America

- 60+ CMA CGM Group-owned container terminals (fully or partially) including 26 in automotive areas

 

A word from our expert

The automotive industry requires precision, reliability, and agility. At CMA CGM, our dedicated automotive teams work hand in hand with manufacturers and suppliers to secure production flows, manage complexity across the entire supply chain.

 

Specific services for specific automotive needs

At CMA CGM+, we design tailored logistics solutions to support automotive manufacturers and suppliers across all segments — from legacy ICE vehicles to electric and future mobility. Whatever your size, footprint, or maturity, our flexible approach allows us to support you in every market condition and at every stage of your supply chain.