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CMA CGM and Cochin Shipyard: USD 360 Million LNG Feeder Order

20 February 20261 min read
ECONOMYCMA CGM andCochin Shipyard:USD 360 MillionLNG Feeder Order20 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A major French shipping group placed a large shipbuilding order with an Indian yard, boosting domestic shipbuilding.

Key facts

ItemDetail
BuyerCMA CGM (France)
BuilderCochin Shipyard Limited
OrderSix LNG-fuelled feeder container vessels
ValueUSD 360 million
Build siteKochi

Exam angle

  • Fuel: LNG.
  • Vessel type: feeder container ships.
  • Buyer country: France.

Significance

  • Shows a global shipping major turning to an Indian yard for container vessels.
  • Boosts domestic shipbuilding at Kochi.

Test yourself

1. CMA CGM signed a USD 360 million deal with which Indian shipyard for six LNG-fuelled feeder vessels?

The contract is with Cochin Shipyard Limited.

2. How many LNG-fuelled feeder container ships are covered by the CMA CGM order with Cochin Shipyard?

The order is for six vessels.

3. CMA CGM, which placed an order with Cochin Shipyard, is based in which country?

CMA CGM is France-based.

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