French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has launched expansion work at Gemalink’s container terminal at Cai Mep port in southern Vietnam, where the company holds a 25% stake alongside its longstanding partner, Gemadept.
Once completed, the terminal’s capacity will increase from 1.7m teu to approximately 3m teu, with full completion expected in 2027.
This expansion includes extending the existing quay by 450 m in two phases, expanding the container yard from 320,000 to 440,000 sq m, and adding five ship-to-shore cranes, bringing the total to 13.
This development will enable the terminal to support the growth of import/export flows in a region at the heart of Asian supply chains.
Since entering service in 2021, Gemalink has established itself as one of the most efficient terminals in the Vung Tau region and in Vietnam. The terminal is currently operating at full capacity. This accelerated ramp-up confirms the asset’s strategic relevance within CMA CGM’s logistics network and its ability to accommodate growing volumes.
“This expansion will increase Gemalink’s capacity up to 3m teu by the fourth quarter of 2027, consolidating Vietnam’s role in global supply chains and its vision to become a leading maritime logistics hub in Southeast Asia by 2050,” said Christine Cabau Woehrel, EVP for operations and assets at CMA CGM.
This expansion is fully aligned with the long-term strategy of strengthening CMA CGM’s footprint in Vietnam, where the company has been present since 1989.
The company runs 29 weekly services across seven ports in the country, connecting major global destinations through an intermodal network powered by CEVA Logistics.
