In the face of increasing severe weather events, donation and logistical support help ensure the capacity to respond immediately

May 8, 2026 — On World Red Cross Red Crescent Day, the CMA CGM Foundation has renewed its commitment to the American Red Cross to help people affected by disasters big and small across the country, whenever and wherever they occur. This renewed partnership reflects the Foundation’s long-term support for disaster preparedness and response across the United States.

A RENEWED COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF This year alone, the Red Cross has mobilized in response to tornadoes, wildfires, flooding, a super typhoon, and more — providing relief, comfort and hope to those affected. As extreme weather increases in frequency and intensity, donations from ADGP members like the CMA CGM Foundation continue to fuel Red Cross readiness for and response to more than 60,000 disasters annually.

ADGP members pledge financial and in-kind donations in advance of disasters to power the Red Cross with the infrastructure, volunteers, technology and supplies necessary to provide relief and support when needed. These donations enable the Red Cross to respond immediately — offering a safe place to sleep, a warm meal, emotional support and resources to aid in recovery — while also helping prepare people and communities for future disasters. Donations from ADGP members also support basic needs for families affected by home fires — which comprise the bulk of Red Cross response efforts — and help ensure the Red Cross can continue educating people nationwide about disaster preparedness so they can cope with crises in their communities.

AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP TO HELP IN TIMES OF CRISIS The CMA CGM Foundation is committed to humanitarian aid and uses the organization’s resources in transport and logistics to act swiftly to respond to crises and disasters worldwide. Beyond its financial contribution to the Red Cross, the CMA CGM Foundation provides logistical support that helps strengthen Red Cross operational capacity.

Since 2023, this support has included the organization of road transportation, the leasing of 15 trailers, warehousing solutions and the deployment of a dedicated logistics Task Force across CMA CGM Group’s subsidiaries in the United States. Together, these resources help ensure emergency supplies are pre-positioned and readily available when disasters strike.

In 2024, the CMA CGM Foundation provided freight and in-kind support — including meals and shelter supplies — for communities recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. As part of its 2025 commitment, the Foundation delivered 15 trailers, several of which are pre-stocked with relief supplies and strategically prepositioned along the West Coast in preparation for wildfire responses. The Foundation also supported the Red Cross response to the 2025 California wildfires with deliveries of cots and cleaning supplies.

“I am deeply grateful for Annual Disaster Giving Program members like the CMA CGM Foundation that play a vital role in helping the Red Cross respond quickly and effectively when disasters strike,” said Cliff Holtz, president and CEO of the American Red Cross. “Support from forward-thinking organizations like CMA CGM Foundation helps ensure we are prepared to meet rising needs and deliver critical relief to families and communities when its needed most."

“The American Red Cross has been a major partner of the CMA CGM Foundation for the past three years, and on this World Red Cross Day, I am pleased to announce the renewal of our commitment in 2026. In a context of increasingly frequent and intense disasters, we will continue to provide financial and logistical support, helping enabl rapid and effective response by leveraging the Group’s expertise,” said Tanya Saadé Zeenny, president of the CMA CGM Foundation.

About the CMA CGM Foundation

Founded in 2005 and chaired by Tanya Saadé Zeenny, the CMA CGM Foundation focuses on humanitarian action and access to education. It embodies and translates the family values and solidarity of the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in transport and logistics, into concrete actions.

Facing crises, the Foundation leverages the expertise of the CMA CGM Group to deliver essential humanitarian supplies. It also supports access to quality education, professional training and integration, as well as educational and social innovation. To date, the Foundation has transported 120,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid to 106 countries, supported over 630 projects in France, Lebanon, and around the world, and assisted 67 entrepreneurs through its social incubator, Le Phare.

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