SEATTLE, WASHINGTON — CMA CGM AIR CARGO took delivery of its second Boeing 777 Freighter in Boeing's Everett facility today, after the reception of its first Boeing 777 Freighter on May 31st. CMA CGM Group also announced that it had placed an order for two more B777Fs.
CMA CGM AIR CARGO ordered both planes in the Spring of 2021. The purchase of two Boeing 777 Freighters was the first direct order since the CMA CGM Group announced the launch of its dedicated air cargo transportation division in February 2021.
CMA CGM AIR CARGO also officially disclosed an order for two additional Boeing 777 Freighters. When delivered, the new planes will complete a fleet of at least 12 Boeing and Airbus aircraft by 2026.
CMA CGM AIR CARGO will help the CMA CGM Group fulfill its commitment to offer its customers a complete range of transportation and logistics solutions with its growing freighter fleet.
The company said the Boeing 777 Freighter would provide the flexibility to deploy the aircraft across its growing air freight network in Europe, North America, and Asia.
The 777F is Boeing's top-selling freighter of all time. Customers from around the world have ordered more than 300 copies since the program began in 2005. Boeing provides more than 90% of the worldwide dedicated freighter capacity, including new production and converted aircraft.
Launched in March 2021, CMA CGM AIR CARGO is the French shipping giant's new division dedicated to air freight.
CMA CGM AIR CARGO fleet currently consists of four aircraft. By 2026, CMA CGM AIR CARGO will have 12 freighters in its fleet, including four B777F and four A350.
