CMA CGM Notre Dame de Paris Makes Maiden Call in Shanghai

operates on the Asia-Europe French Asia Line, linking major ports including Ningbo, Shanghai, and Rotterdam. The ship features advanced energy-saving technologies, AI-powered energy management, and hull optimization that increased cargo capacity by 580 TEU without enlarging its dimensions. It can support up to 1,600 refrigerated containers and includes digital bridge systems to enhance navigational safety. This vessel is the first of ten LNG-powered ships named after French cultural landmarks, scheduled for delivery between 2026 and 2028. CMA CGM has operated in China for over 33 years, with around 18,000 employees and more than 90 shipping routes. Earlier in March 2026, the group completed its largest biomethanol bunkering operation at Yangshan Port.