CMA CGM

Shaping the future of sustainable global trade as a KLU Premium Partner 

About CMA CGM Group

The CMA CGM Group, a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions, serves more than 420 ports around five continents. 

With a mission to lead the transition to carbon-free shipping, CMA CGM is at the forefront of the maritime industry’s transformation. 

Driving maritime innovation and the decarbonization of global logistics requires forward-thinking talent and strong academic partnerships. Our Premium Partnership with KLU reflects a shared ambition for transformation and operational excellence. We have experienced firsthand the strong analytical mindset and industry readiness of KLU students, and we are proud to support a dynamic ecosystem that prepares talent to redefine the future of global trade.

Mirja Nibbe, Managing Director, CMA CGM Germany

KLU Engagement Portfolio

  • Recruitment: Regular participant in Career Connect, scouting for the next generation of maritime leaders.
  • Co-creation: In collaboration with KLU SPARK CMA CGM is the leading cooperation partner for Beyond Now and our recent MBA Hackathon.
  • In Port and Learning Podcast episode: Co-produced the Beyond Now Podcast episode, sharing insights post event of this intellectual experiment and discover how generations connected, new perspectives flourished, and teams reinvented the possibilities in business in an intense and unforgettable event.
  • Exclusive Rewards: Sponsored the winning team of the student innovation challenge Beyond Now with a private, behind-the-scenes tour of EUROGATE, offering an unparalleled look at the mechanics of the Hamburg port.

Dock & Talk #10 Leading With Purpose: Empowering Leadership in Global Shipping, with Mirja Nibbe, Managing Director of CMA CGM Germany.

Beyond Now Flagship Sponsor: As the Main Sponsor of Beyond Now 2025, CMA CGM drove the conversation on the decarbonization of logistics and maritime innovation.

MBA Hackathon: Together with CMA CGM, participants worked on real‑world innovation challenges at the intersection of global logistics, digital operations, and operational resilience - applying MBA‑level thinking to complex, strategic questions.