CMA CGM’s Senior Vice President Visits to Aden Container Terminal
CMA CGM’s Senior Vice President Visits ACT
27 May 2025 – The management of the Port of Aden and Aden Container Terminal welcomed the visit of the Regional Director of the French shipping company CMA CGM to Aden Container Terminal.
Mr. Aref Hassan Al-Shaabi, General Manager of Aden Container Terminal, and Eng. Abdulrab Al-Khulaqi, Deputy CEO of the Yemen Gulf of Aden Ports Corporation, received the delegation accompanied by Mr. Fadhl Al-Hujeili, Deputy General Manager of the terminal, and a number of department heads from Aden Container Terminal.
The visiting delegation was headed by Mr. JESPER S TENBAK, Senior Vice President of Middle East region, accompanied by Mr. MOUNIR SLEIMAN, Managing Director of CMA CGM’s headquarter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Mr. HOCINE MOURCHID, Political counselor to the French Embassy in the Republic of Yemen.
Also in attendance were the local agent of CMA CGM, Mr. Mohammed Madhkour, Executive Director of Al Halal Shipping Company, Mr. Abdulwali, Coordination Manager, along with Mr. Mohammed Al-Shaabi, General Manager of Al Halal Shipping’s Aden office, Mr. Osama Al-Barzi, Deputy Branch Manager, and several department heads from Al Halal’s Aden branch.
Mr. Aref Al-Shaabi welcomed the visiting delegation to the container terminal, describing the visit as a significant commercial milestone in the history of bilateral relations between Aden Container Terminal and CMA CGM. He noted that the relationship dates back to even before the terminal began operations in 1999.
Eng. Abdulrab also welcomed the distinguished guests, emphasizing the importance of the visit in strengthening and further developing the partnership between the Port of Aden and the French company CMA CGM.
The delegation watched promotional films showcasing the activities and services of Aden Container Terminal, particularly its support for key clients including CMA CGM, while highlighting the Port of Aden’s strategic role as a maritime gateway to the Republic of Yemen.
Following the video presentation, discussions were held regarding CMA CGM’s future plans and the potential to expand its presence at the Port of Aden and to take greater advantage of the terminal’s diverse services.
The visit included a site tour, during which the delegation boarded one of the CMA CGM vessels berthed at the terminal. They met with the captain of the MV/AFRICA SUN and welcomed him on behalf of the port and CMA CGM. The captain shared his impressions of the services provided, expressing his appreciation for the cooperation and warm reception upon arrival, as well as during the discharging and loading operations.
At the conclusion of the visit, Eng. Abdulrab Al-Khulaqi presented a commemorative plaque from Aden Container Terminal to Mr. JESPER, while Mr. Aref Al-Shaabi also presented a similar token to Mr. MOUNIR.
