The CMA CGM Group is pleased to announce that the CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT, second of the world's largest and state of the art containership's series, started its first voyage on April 19th from Pusan, South Korea.

Built by DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering) in South Korea, this giant of the seas, owned by CMA CGM, displays exceptional dimensions: 396 meters long, 54 meters wide, with a draft of 16 meters and sails under the UK flag. In line with the sustainable development policy of the Group, the CMA CGM ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT is equipped with all the latest environmental technologies.

Alexander Von Humboldt will be employed on the French Asia Line, a fixed-day, weekly connection between China and North Europe. The ship will be christened on May 30 in Hamburg, Germany.