CMA CGM completes the acquisition of DELMAS

CMA CGM has completed on the 5 January 2006, as expected, the acquisition of the French shipping group Delmas and has become the 3rd largest Container Shipping Group Worldwide.

Delmas is recognized as the specialist for Africa.

This acquisition allows CMA CGM to offer a complete range of services particularly on North-South routes where the group was less developed.

Alain WILS, new President of Delmas says: "With the support of its subsidiaries, mainly ANL, MacAndrews and Delmas, CMA CGM is now able to offer to its customers a complete geographical coverage.

The Management of Delmas will remain in Le Havre, while benefiting from CMA CGM Group's synergies, especially concerning containers logistics, purchasing andcustomer services.