Is CMA CGM’s Bet on Oran in Jeopardy?

Rodolphe Saadé / Source: Reuters

As diplomatic relations between Algeria and France once again enter turbulent waters, collateral damage may hit one of Algeria’s most strategically significant infrastructure projects.

A planned investment by French shipping giant CMA CGM in the Port of Oran has come under scrutiny, raising two central questions: Is CMA CGM’s project in jeopardy? And if so, how critical is this investment for Algeria’s maritime and economic ambitions?



Situated on Algeria’s western Mediterranean coast, Oran is a key node in the region’s emerging logistics network.

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