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Does CMA CGM Group support Israel?
Yes — CMA CGM Group has documented support for Israel on record. Every claim below links to its source.
Filed under: Hotels & travel companies · Companies that support Israel
Background
CMA CGM is a French container line and logistics group controlled by the Saadé family, and includes CEVA Logistics; this site's category vocabulary has no freight-and-logistics pillar, so it is filed under the closest available category alongside other carriers. Its Israel record is commercial and low-profile: liner services calling at Haifa and Ashdod through its own agency network, maintained without publicised interruption through the war years, including the June 2025 period when Maersk suspended Haifa. Unlike Maersk, CMA CGM has published no Israel-specific statement on military-related cargo, and no corporate donation, sponsorship or political statement concerning Israel was found. The group's American arm does operate a federal political action committee, CMA CGM (America) LLC / APL Maritime, Ltd. USA PAC, but its disbursements go to congressional campaigns tied to maritime and transport policy, with no contributions to pro-Israel committees in the record.
Kuehne+Nagel myKN — Carrier Service Update (13-23 June 2025) CMA CGM Group — corporate site
Timeline of documented support
Documented support
| Type | Date | Amount | Recipient | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operations in Israel | 2025-06 | — | Israeli importers and exporters (uninterrupted regional shipping services) During the June 2025 Israel-Iran war, when several carriers cut back service to Israel, CMA CGM did not. Kuehne+Nagel's bi-weekly carrier service update, compiled from the carriers' own reports, recorded that some lines had reduced services to Israel and listed CMA CGM's status as: 'The latest report mentions no disruptions to shipping and services in the region.' In the same update Maersk had suspended vessel calls and cargo acceptance at Haifa and Hapag-Lloyd had suspended Haifa cargo acceptance on one of its two services. | |
| Operations in Israel | 2026 | — | Israeli trade (CMA CGM local agencies in Israel) CMA CGM lists Israel among the countries covered by its own local agency network — the group states it is present in more than 170 countries through over 400 local agencies — and publishes a dedicated Israel country page and agency directory for Israeli shippers. Its liner services call at Haifa and Ashdod. Note on sourcing: the group's Israel pages block automated retrieval, so the operational detail above is limited to what CMA CGM's public site structure and third-party carrier reporting establish. |
Frequently asked questions
Did CMA CGM Group donate money to Israel or Israeli causes?
We have no records of cash donations, but CMA CGM Group has documented support of other kinds (Operations in Israel). See the records on this page.
Where does this information come from?
Every record on this page links to its source — news reports, official company statements, tax filings, or government records. 3 distinct sources are cited for CMA CGM Group. Our methodology page explains the full verification process.
Sources & citations
Record last updated: 2026-07-30
- Kuehne+Nagel myKN — Carrier Service Update (13-23 June 2025) mykn.kuehne-nagel.com
- CMA CGM — Israel local agencies cma-cgm.com
- CMA CGM Group — corporate site cma-cgm.com