The CMA CGM Group has signed a term sheet to acquire a 20% stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH), a major container terminal in Hamburg.

The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

CMA CGM already calls at EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH) as part of its FAL service, which links Asia and Northern Europe using 23,000 TEU LNG-powered vessels.

"This strategic investment is fully aligned with the CMA CGM Group's strategy to expand its infrastructure portfolio in support of its global shipping network and more specifically in Europe," said the French container transportation and shipping company.

With operations in 64 terminals globally, CMA CGM said the move supports its broader strategy to strengthen regional connectivity, improve logistics efficiency, and promote lower-emission transport solutions.

The company also cited Hamburg's role as a key maritime hub in Northern Europe and noted the benefit of EUROGATE’s direct rail link to EUROKOMBI, Germany’s largest intermodal terminal.

The partnership also supports EUROGATE's Western Extension project at the Hamburg terminal, which will expand the facility by approximately 38 hectares and add around 1,050 meters of new quay wall.

The expansion is designed to accommodate next-generation container vessels and increase the terminal's capacity from around 4 million TEUs to nearly 6 million TEUs, while modernizing and improving operational efficiency and intermodal connectivity of existing areas.

CMA CGM said by becoming a shareholder, the CMA CGM Group actively contributes to this long-term development, strengthening Hamburg's position as a leading North European maritime hub.

Port of Hamburg is currently Europe's second-largest container port next to the Port of Rotterdam.

"I am pleased to announce this new partnership with EUROGATE, which marks an important step in the development of Hamburg Port and supports its ambition to remain a major gateway for European trade," said Rodolphe Saadé, chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group.

"Through our participation, we will help enhance the terminal’s capacity, strengthen its rail connections, and support its move towards more sustainable operations. This reflects our confidence in Germany’s long-term competitiveness and our commitment to contributing to resilient and efficient supply chains in Europe."

CMA CGM has a long-standing and growing presence in Germany, where the Group first established offices in Hamburg and Bremen in 1991. Today, Germany serves as a key hub within CMA CGM's regional cluster covering five countries — Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic — supported by nine offices and 23 weekly vessel calls across three major ports: Hamburg, Bremerhaven, and Wilhelmshaven.

The Group offers seamless end-to-end transport solutions through CEVA Logistics, CMA CGM Inland Services, and the Duisburg Trimodal Terminal (D3T). CEVA Logistics operates more than 500,000 square meters of warehousing space and employs roughly 5,200 people in Germany, while D3T and CMA CGM Inland Services support integrated logistics and intermodal connectivity across the region.

CMA CGM said it remains fully committed to supporting Germany's role in European and global trade, while advancing the decarbonization and efficiency of supply chains.