Is CMA CGM’s Bet on Oran in Jeopardy?

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.