CMA CGM Group has initiated expansion works at the Gemalink container terminal in Cai Mep port, marking the start of the Gemalink terminal Phase 2 project. The facility, located in southern Vietnam, is operated in partnership with Gemadept, with CMA CGM holding a 25% stake. The Gemalink terminal Phase 2 development represents a significant step in strengthening the Group’s port capacity across Southeast Asia while reaffirming its long-term commitment to the region. Through the Gemalink terminal Phase 2 initiative, CMA CGM aims to support Vietnam’s economic growth and enhance the efficiency, resilience and sustainability of supply chains.
Upon completion, the terminal’s handling capacity will expand from 1.7 million to approximately 3 million TEUs, with full delivery expected in 2027. The Gemalink terminal Phase 2 project includes a 450-meter extension of the quay, executed in two segments, alongside an increase in container yard space from 32 to 44 hectares. In addition, five Ship-to-Shore cranes (STS) will be added, raising the total from 8 to 13 units, supported by further yard equipment upgrades. These developments are designed to accommodate rising import-export volumes in a region that plays a central role in Asian supply chains, with Gemalink terminal Phase 2 positioned to handle continued growth in maritime trade flows.
Since commencing operations in 2021, Gemalink has emerged as one of the most efficient terminals in the Vung Tau region and across Vietnam. Benefiting from its strategic placement along key global shipping routes and the operational expertise of its workforce, the terminal is currently running at full capacity, processing 1.7 million TEUs annually. This rapid scale-up highlights its importance within CMA CGM’s global logistics network and its ability to manage increasing cargo volumes. Strong customer confidence and the consistent deployment of CMA CGM services have further contributed to its performance.
Christine Cabau Woehrel, Executive Vice President of the CMA CGM Group, in charge of Operations and Assets, said, “Today’s groundbreaking ceremony for Gemalink Phase 2 underscores the CMA CGM Group’s long-term commitment to Vietnam. It also clearly demonstrates the strong partnership we have with Gemadept – one that is built on trust and shared ambition. This expansion will increase Gemalink’s capacity up to 3 million TEUs 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.”
The Gemalink terminal Phase 2 expansion aligns with CMA CGM’s broader strategy to reinforce its footprint in Vietnam, where it has maintained a presence since 1989. The Group currently operates five offices across Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Haiphong, Danang and Quy Nhon, supported by a workforce of more than 550 employees. It also runs 29 weekly services connecting seven ports nationwide, linking Vietnam to major global destinations through an advanced intermodal network powered by CEVA Logistics.
