French shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM is developing multimodal solutions (sea–rail–road) to maintain supply chain resilience amid rising risks in the Strait of Hormuz.

The company is establishing alternative corridors via key regional entry points in the UAE — Khor Fakkan and Fujairah — as well as Sohar in Oman. From there, cargo is routed to major Gulf hubs such as Khalifa, Jebel Ali, and Sharjah using a mix of sea and trucking operations.

In addition, CMA CGM is leveraging a land corridor through Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah on the Red Sea, as an alternative to traditional routes. Ports in Oman are also being used to create a third logistics flow, with onward distribution across the region.

This setup allows the company to maintain connectivity between Asia and the Mediterranean while reducing direct reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.

From a market perspective, this reflects a broader shift: operators are moving from traditional ocean freight models toward hybrid, flexible logistics solutions — reducing geopolitical exposure and strengthening supply chain resilience.