Malaysia: CMA CGM hopes to move 3 million TEUs
The French liner has a record of over 2.5 million TEUs now.
CMA CGM Malaysia Sdn Bhd managing director, Simon P. Whitelaw, said it was difficult to predict the growth for next year but it would be great if the group could achieve the three million mark.
"We still foresee growth next year despite the gloomy global economy. However, we do not expect to see any dramatic or high growth that we had four or five years ago.
"Annually, we had over 10 per cent growth in our volume and it will be nice to get three million in 2013," he told Bernama in an interview.
Whitelaw said although demand in US, Europe and China has slowed down there were some fast-emerging markets.
"There are some high-growth markets such as in Africa, Middle East and Asia countries," he said.
He said following the introduction of the biggest containership in the world, CMA CGM could offer services more efficiency at lower cost.
"What we are trying to do is to get the unit cost down and offer better and efficient environmental services without adding any additional capacity," he said.
In line with the sustainable development policy of the group, Whitelaw said, CMA CGM Marco Polo was equipped with all the latest environmental technologies.
"An electronically-controlled engine will allow a significantly-reduced consumption of fuel and lubricant oil," he said.
Source: bernama.com
