ANL Container Line

Overview

ANL Container Line (Australian National Line) is a historic Australian container shipping company established in 1956, now operating as a subsidiary of CMA CGM Group, the world’s third-largest container shipping line. Headquartered at 30 Convention Centre Place, Melbourne, ANL has grown from 70,000 TEU in 1998 to over 1.5 million TEU capacity.

ANL provides container shipping services across Oceania, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Asia, and North America through nearly 20 east-west trade routes. As part of the Ocean Alliance (with COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL), ANL benefits from CMA CGM’s vast global network while maintaining its Australian heritage and regional expertise.

Key Capabilities

CMA CGM Global Network

Access to the world’s third-largest container shipping network through CMA CGM, providing global reach across all major trade lanes.

Oceania & Asia-Pacific Routes

Strong regional presence across Australasia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Asia with dedicated north-south and east-west trade routes.

Ocean Alliance Membership

Part of the Ocean Alliance with COSCO, Evergreen, and OOCL, offering expanded port coverage, sailing frequency, and competitive transit times.

1.5M+ TEU Capacity

Significant capacity growth from 70,000 TEU (1998) to over 1.5 million TEU, providing scalable container shipping solutions.

Best Suited For

ANL Container Line is well-suited for:

• Importers and exporters requiring container shipping across Oceania and Asia-Pacific
• Businesses needing global container shipping through CMA CGM’s network
• Companies trading between Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands
• Enterprise shippers seeking Ocean Alliance routing and capacity

Integration Notes

ANL provides digital shipping management tools through the CMA CGM platform. Contact directly for container shipping bookings, rate enquiries, and account setup.