Shipping Giants Expand Deal to Include Ireland and Extra Vessels
Published Date: 3/25/2026
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Summary
CMA CGM and Marfret just updated their shipping deal to include Ireland and add more ships to their service. This change starts on May 3, 2026, and could mean faster or more frequent shipping for businesses and customers involved. If you’re interested, you’ve got about 12 days to share your thoughts with the Federal Maritime Commission.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Ireland added to service area
If your business ships to or from Ireland, CMA CGM S.A. and Compagnie Maritime Marfret S.A.S. amended their PAD vessel sharing agreement to add Ireland to the agreement’s geographic scope effective May 3, 2026. The Federal Maritime Commission received the filing as Agreement No. 011931-013 and interested parties may submit comments to the Commission.
Number of vessels increased
The amendment increases the number of vessels operated by CMA CGM and Marfret under the PAD service, with the change proposed to take effect on May 3, 2026. Businesses that rely on this service may see changes in vessel capacity or service allocation as a result of the increase.
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