CMA CGM, founded by Jacques R Saade with head-office in Marseille, France is one of the major worldwide container shipping lines. The shipping line is currently ranked as number three in the world in terms of size operating a modern fleet of about 244 vessels on 83 major shipping routes. With 226 ports of call in more than 130 countries and 417 agencies and offices around the world, CMA CGM has a strong worldwide network being offered to its customers. The investment in Mobile will be made through its affiliated subsidiary Terminal Link S.A. In 2004, CMA CGM group transported a total of close to 4 million full TEU.