The CMA CGM Group has signed a term sheet to acquire a 20 per cent stake in EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH).

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

CMA CGM already calls at the EUROGATE Container Terminal Hamburg (CTH), notably through its iconic FAL service connecting Asia and Northern Europe with 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.

As an international port operator with interests in 64 terminals worldwide, the Group reinforces its presence in Hamburg, one of Northern Europe’s key maritime hubs, further enhancing the performance of its maritime and logistics services while contributing to more resilient and low-carbon supply chains across the region.

This is also supported by EUROGATE’s direct rail connection 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 metres 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, whilst modernising and improving operational efficiency and intermodal connectivity of existing areas.

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. 

Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, stated: “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.

“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.”

Earlier this summer, the Port of Hamburg announced that the Waltershofer Hafen has been approved for the bunkering of methanol and liquefied natural gas (LNG) using the ship-to-ship method.

Source: Port Technology 

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