TANGRAM: TOGETHER, WE SHAPE TOMORROW.

By leveraging learning and innovation, TANGRAM brings together CMA CGM Group staff members, startups, customers, partners, major corporations, research institutions, and universities to tackle the environmental, technological, and social challenges shaping the future of transport and logistics.

Inaugurated in May 2024 by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron, TANGRAM has quickly become a global benchmark for innovation and transformation. It embodies the Group’s commitment to investing in human capital and accelerating industry change to address major global challenges—environmental, societal, and geopolitical.

It is also a vibrant center for international events, hosting internal seminars and high-profile external gatherings that foster dialogue and collaboration among global leaders.  

TANGRAM is a Chinese game that sparks creativity. Using seven pieces of different shapes that form a perfect square, the goal is to create an endless variety of figures. It represents a world of infinite possibilities built from a limited number of pieces. 
By bringing together contributions, exploration, and shared experience, the talents within TANGRAM pave new paths and drive the transformations needed in the transport and logistics sectors to meet tomorrow's challenges. 

A blend of history and modernity  

Designed by the renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte and situated at the entrance to the Calanques National Park, this dynamic campus embodies the spirit of innovation and progress.  

Each space is designed to foster connection, collaboration, and ideation through cutting-edge technologies and digital tools. TANGRAM is an open and fluid space that will facilitate the flow and cross-pollination of ideas.  

1. Learning and development to accelerate the Group’s transformation 

TANGRAM combines world-class academic partnerships (such as HEC Paris and Berkeley Executive Education), internal expertise, and innovative learning formats to prepare CMA CGM Group collaborators for the challenges of tomorrow. The center was honored with the “Best Corporate Learning University” award at the Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards 2025, a global program celebrating innovation, excellence, and outstanding practices in human capital management.

The eight programs include:

2 Strategic Programs aligned with the Group’s purpose:

• Artificial Intelligence: Understand AI opportunities and challenges and foster adoption across the Group.
• Decarbonization: Embed low-carbon practices and drive a culture of sustainability toward our Net Zero ambition. 

2 Expert Programs to develop advanced knowledge and skills:

• Transformation: Lead transformation projects and mobilize teams effectively.
• Sales: Strengthen business acumen, leadership, persuasion, and negotiation techniques. 

4 Leadership Programs tailored to different responsibility levels:

• COMEX & C-suite (Berkeley Executive Education) – Inspire high-performing teams and lead large-scale transformations.
• Top Management (HEC Paris) – Anticipate disruptions, enhance resilience, and foster collaboration.
• Middle Management – Lead with clarity and impact.
• First-line Managers – Build credibility and cultivate a growth mindset. 

Most of these programs are designed and delivered internally by TANGRAM, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic priorities and culture. 

2. Innovation

TANGRAM is CMA CGM Group’s innovation hub, driving transformation in transport and logistics through technology and sustainability. By fostering collaboration and providing hands-on support, TANGRAM turns ideas into impactful solutions that shape the future of global supply chains.

What makes the center unique?

Signature Initiatives:

• InnoFriday: Weekly inspirational sessions featuring thought leaders who share insights on entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation to spark creativity and discussion.
• Design Sprints: A structured process where multidisciplinary teams define, design, test, and validate solutions to address complex, long-standing challenges in transport and logistics.
• Strategic Intelligence: Monthly trend reports and forecasts that provide key insights on emerging technologies and market shifts, helping anticipate disruptions and guide strategic decisions. 

The ambition: Anticipate disruptions, seize growth opportunities, and foster a smarter, more sustainable logistics future.