CMA CGM AIR CARGO will begin operating a transpacific route connecting Asia to North America in the summer of 2024 — marking the acceleration of the carrier’s network. 

In a statement, the freight carrier said to ensure service to new destinations, CMA CGM AIR CARGO will take possession of two Boeing B777-200F aircraft this year. 

The first aircraft, scheduled for delivery in June, will enable operations to begin on the transpacific route during the summer in anticipation of peak season and will serve airports in Hong Kong, Chicago, and Seoul.

The second aircraft will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2024 and will connect mainland China to North America. Flights will be operated by Atlas Air. 

Expanding fleet for global ambitions 

Currently, the CMA CGM AIR CARGO fleet consists of two B777F and three A330F, which are based at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) hub. 

The B777Fs operate connections between Europe and Greater China: 5 flights per week to Hong Kong and 4 flights per week to Shanghai; and the A330Fs in the fleet, two are chartered for a third party, while the third operates connections between Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Mumbai, and Guangzhou three times a week. 

“CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s network expansion strategy will continue to pave the way for further developments in the coming months,” it said.

The carrier is looking forward to the delivery of a third B777-200F in 2025, which will strengthen the fleet by extending its reach and available capacity for its customers. 

In 2026, CMA CGM AIR CARGO said the delivery of 8 Airbus A350F aircraft will allow it to operate a global network and meet the global logistics needs of air freight customers. 

CMA CGM AIR CARGO offer a complete range of solutions for the transportation of sensitive products, such as hazardous goods, temperature-controlled cargo, perishables, live animals and high-value products. 

“Our expansion into the Transpacific Lane marks a turning point in the company’s history by connecting a new continent to our network and aligns with the ambition of the CMA CGM Group to offer a range of solutions to its customers. This lane opening will enable us to offer even more destinations to our customers on major routes,” said Damien Mazaudier, CEO of CMA CGM AIR CARGO.

“Today’s announcement represents a new step in the development of our business, which we aim to make global, and will take another step forward again in 2026 with the arrival of the A350F, the most environmentally friendly aircraft on the market,” he added.