CMA CGM to deploy OneWeb LEO connectivity worldwide

CMA CGM’s LNG-fueled containership Palais Royal. [Photo: CMA CGM]

The CMA CGM Group is to deploy Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO connectivity across more than 300 vessels. The OneWeb connectivity will be delivered and integrated by Marlink in a solution that combines the Eutelsat LEO services with existing LEO and GEO networks within a broader hybrid network architecture, enabled by Marlink’s purpose-built edge platform, XChange NextGen.

Under this new, multi-year agreement, OneWeb LEO services will be deployed on the CMA CGM vessels over the next nine months. Delivered and integrated by Marlink, the solution combines multi-orbit satellite networks, introducing multiple layers of resilience and advanced capabilities to strengthen CMA CGM’s global connectivity services. The deployment, says Marlink, represents a high-availability architecture implemented at unprecedented fleet scale within the maritime sector.

CMA CGM will benefit from a high-throughput, low-latency connectivity environment to support the accelerating digital transformation of its fleet. Robust, continuous connectivity at sea enables operational efficiency, real-time data exchange, and enhanced services for crews, allowing vessels to operate with digital performance comparable to shore-based environments while supporting future digital use cases.

The solution also supports decarbonization objectives by enabling real-time optimization of routes, speeds and fuel consumption, helping reduce emissions and improve operational efficiency.

The CMA CGM Group has been an anchor shareholder in Eutelsat since 2022, reflecting a shared commitment to reliable, high-performance satellite connectivity supporting French and European digital sovereignty.

“Through this partnership, CMA CGM continues to strengthen its global connectivity framework in support of reliable and secure maritime operations,” said Ramon Fernandez, EVP and CFO at CMA CGM Group. “The integration of OneWeb’s LEO services contributes to the robustness of our fleet-wide connectivity, supporting operational efficiency and crew welfare. It also aligns with our commitment to trusted solutions and to strengthening digital sovereignty, while reflecting a pragmatic, long-term approach to connectivity that meets our industrial, performance and sustainability objectives.”

“This agreement marks a major milestone in the deployment of OneWeb’s LEO services in the maritime sector,” said Jean-François Fallacher, CEO of Eutelsat. “By integrating OneWeb into CMA CGM’s connectivity ecosystem, we are supporting a robust, future-proof solution that meets the growing demand for high-performance, low-latency connectivity at sea. We are grateful to CMA CGM Group’s long-standing support of Eutelsat, and excited to see it materialize into an industrial partnership. We are also delighted to work with our long-standing partner, Marlink, to further push the boundaries of maritime connectivity.”

Erik Ceuppens, CEO, Marlink Group said: “Building on more than 20 years of close partnership and co-creation with CMA CGM, we are proud to jointly lead the transition into the multi-LEO future. This landmark project highlights Marlink’s proven ability to deliver advanced digital solutions at scale for the world’s leading shipping companies. As digitalization becomes an increasingly critical business priority for the maritime industry, we are pleased to equip CMA CGM with a resilient, next-generation network solution, including Eutelsat OneWeb that enhances operational efficiency, safety, and decarbonization across its global fleet.”