FORWARD, The CMA CGM Group Graduate Program

At CMA CGM, we move the world, and with FORWARD, you move with it. The Graduate Program FORWARD is a 14-month experience, beginning with 8 months in France followed by a 6-month international rotation. Designed as an immersive international experience, the program places you at the heart of a global organization, where you take on real responsibilities, work across cultures, and contribute to meaningful projects from day one.

 

14 months. 2 countries. Unlimited opportunities.

Inès Ngo, Graduate Program 2024

Being part of the Graduate Program gave me a truly global and transversal exposure early in my career. I had the opportunity to spend eight months in Marseille, followed by an international rotation in Shanghai, which allowed me to experience different working cultures and ways of doing business. Working in such an environment allowed me to learn at an accelerated pace, step outside my comfort zone, and grow both professionally and personally.

Inès Ngo, Graduate Program 2024

Elevate your career

At CMA CGM, you’ll take on real challenges, work across cultures, and grow faster than you imagined.

Broaden your horizons
Broaden your horizons
Experience international mobility firsthand through rotations across countries, cultures, and business environments.
Embrace the challenge
Embrace the challenge
Take on real responsibilities from day one and grow by tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced, global environment.
Experience infinite ways to grow
Experience infinite ways to grow
Accelerate your development through hands-on learning, exposure to multiple roles, and continuous support throughout your journey.
Connect worlds for the better
Connect worlds for the better
Collaborate with diverse teams worldwide and contribute to projects that create meaningful impact beyond borders.

See how the Group Graduate Program FORWARD shaped Inès and Alexandre’s journeys and accelerated their career across countries and functions.

Discover the Group Graduate Program FORWARD

Explore our job areas

From Shipping Lines to Logistics and Corporate Functions, the program offers opportunities across many job areas.

Shipping lines and agencies network
Shipping lines and agencies network
Commercial functions, Marketing, Customer care, Data & digital transformation, etc.
Corporate functions and Assets
Corporate functions and Assets
Procurement, Finance, Audit, IT, HR, Fleet Management, R&D, Energy, etc.
Logistics
Logistics
Air & Ocean, Ground & Rail, Contract logistics, Finished vehicle, Business development, etc.

Go global

During your second rotation, you will join one of our key regions across the world, gaining hands-on experience in an international environment.

Check your eligibility

We are looking for graduates ready to grow in a global and demanding environment.

Recently graduated profiles with up to 4 years (Bachelor’s) or 3 years (Master’s) of professional experience.
Recently graduated profiles with up to 4 years (Bachelor’s) or 3 years (Master’s) of professional experience.
Strong international experience and fluency in English.
Strong international experience and fluency in English.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a willingness to take on challenges.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with a willingness to take on challenges.

Discover your benefits

  • Global Support: Housing, travel and visa support
  • Compensation: Attractive package
  • Wellbeing: Health coverage

Start your journey

Take the first step toward a global career.

Check out our Graduate Program vacancies on our careers website