NAIROBI, Kenya, May 11 – French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM Group has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Government of Kenya aimed at expanding the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure as the company deepens its investment presence in Africa.
The agreement was signed during the Africa Forward Summit in the presence of President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron and seeks to support development of port capacity, inland logistics and freight management systems in Kenya and the wider East and Central African region.
CMA CGM said the partnership will focus on identifying investment opportunities to improve Kenya’s logistics ecosystem and strengthen regional integration into global trade routes through upgraded infrastructure.
President Macron said CMA CGM had committed 700 million euros toward the renovation of two terminals at the Port of Mombasa as part of the broader logistics and transport partnership.
The company said the initiative is aimed at responding to rising maritime trade and supply chain demand across East and Central Africa by improving connectivity between ports, inland corridors and international markets.
CMA CGM, which has operated in Kenya since 2005, said it continues to play a key role in linking the ports of Mombasa and Lamu to global markets while supporting inland transport corridors across East Africa.
The company added that its Africa strategy is focused on expanding port and inland infrastructure, improving logistics integration and supporting decarbonisation of transport systems across the continent.
Currently involved in the operation and development of nine container terminals across Africa, the group said it is investing in maritime and land-based logistics hubs aimed at improving trade efficiency and regional connectivity.
Beyond infrastructure, CMA CGM also announced social investment projects in Kenya through the CMA CGM Foundation, including expansion of the I.O. Me001 Innovation Center in Mombasa and renovation of the main football field at the University of Nairobi.
Headquartered in Marseille, France, CMA CGM operates in 177 countries with a fleet of more than 700 vessels and transported over 24 million containers globally in 2025.
