Maritime Industry Briefing: CMA CGM Completes FedEx Supply Chain Acquisition; Port of Oakland Reports Volume Decline

## CMA CGM Closes $1.4B FedEx Supply Chain Deal French shipping giant CMA CGM Group has finalized its $1.4 billion acquisition of FedEx Supply Chain, according to FreightWaves, marking one of the most significant moves in the carrier's ongoing strategy to build a fully integrated end-to-end logistics empire. FedEx elected to divest the subsidiary in order to sharpen its focus on its core freight transportation and parcel delivery operations — a strategic retreat from the contract logistics space that has become increasingly competitive. For CMA CGM, the deal represents a substantial addition to its land-side logistics capabilities, complementing earlier acquisitions including CEVA Logistics and a stake in Air France-KLM cargo operations. The transaction underscores a broader industry trend in which major ocean carriers are aggressively expanding beyond vessel operations into warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management, seeking to capture a greater share of cargo revenue across the full logistics chain. With FedEx Supply Chain's established network of warehousing and fulfillment operations now under its umbrella, CMA CGM is positioned to offer shippers a more comprehensive suite of services from factory gate to final delivery. --- ## Port of Oakland August Volumes Trail Year-Ago Levels The Port of Oakland recorded a decline in total container volumes on a year-over-year basis through August, FreightWaves reports, though export shipments showed a modest sequential improvement compared to July figures. The mixed performance reflects ongoing headwinds facing West Coast ports, including shifting trade patterns, cargo diversion to Gulf and East Coast gateways, and broader softness in import demand. While the uptick in exports offers a degree of encouragement, the year-to-date shortfall signals that Oakland continues to face structural competitive pressures as shippers and carriers reassess routing strategies in the post-pandemic trade environment. Port authorities and regional stakeholders will be watching closely in the coming months as peak season demand and evolving tariff conditions could influence whether volumes recover toward prior-year benchmarks before year-end. --- ## In Brief: Texas Freight Corridor Gains Attention Separately, FreightWaves highlights growing industry interest in State Highway 130 as an alternative freight corridor through Central Texas, as congestion on Interstate 35 — a critical artery linking the Mexican border to Dallas-Fort Worth and Midwest markets — continues to intensify alongside population growth and rising freight volumes. The route is attracting attention from logistics operators seeking more reliable transit times through the Texas Triangle.