Mar.31--FRENCH container shipping group CMA CGM has been recognised for its ongoing commitment towards providing quality services and innovation after receiving two awards.
    The company was named "International Carrier of the Year" for the second year running by one of its major customers, ASDA, an British subsidiary of the American retail giant Walmart.
    It has also been named the Best Partner of the Year 2012 by the Samsung group.
    "Samsung expressed its recognition of the important role played by the group towards improving management of its supply chain and supporting its global expansion," a statement from the shipping line said.
    On behalf of ASDA UK, logistics manager Lee Hodgkin said: "The CMA CGM group has given us valuable assistance with its innovative solutions. Of note is that their unwavering support has led to the provision of a rail service, unique to us, from Southampton to the north east England, speeding up transport services."

(Source:shippingazette)