CMA CGM Group takes delivery of two new vessels

The CMA CGM Group recently announced the delivery of the CMA CGM LAMARTINE (6,500 TEU) and CMA CGM CALLISTO (11,400 TEU) in South Korea.

Built by Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction Co. shipyards, the CMA CGM LAMARTINE (6,500 TEU) is deployed on the Asia-Mediterranean market on the MEX (Mediterranean Express) service. The vessel started its rotation in Yokohama.

Her rotation will be as follows: Yokohama, Kobe, Pusan, Kwanyang, Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Chiwan, Hong Kong, Port Kelang, Beirut, Malta, Valencia, Barcelona, Fos, Genoa, Naples, Malta, Damietta, Khorfakkan, Port Kelang, Chiwan, and back to Yokohama.

The CMA CGM Group also took delivery today in South Korea of the CMA CGM CALLISTO (11,400 TEU). Built by Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards, the vessel is the third of a series of 12 vessels of 11,400 TEU ordered by the CMA CGM Group. They will complete delivery between 2010 and 2011. The vessel has impressive dimensions (360 meters long, 45 meters long, 15.5 meters draught) and is equipped with innovative environmental-friendly features.

This new giant of the seas will be deployed on the FAL 5 (French Asia Line) service operated between Asia and North Europe. CMA CGM CALLISTO will start its rotation on July 3rd in Ningbo before calling at Shanghai, Yantian, Tanjung Pelepas, Port Kelang, Le Havre, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Port Kelang and Singapore.

The delivery of these two new vessels will enable the CMA CGM Group to support the strong demand on the Asia-North Europe and Asia-Mediterranean trades.<코리아쉬핑가제트>