ANL’s 70th Anniversary celebrations were held at the incredible Melba’s Rooftop in Sydney recently, with stunning views overlooking the iconic Sydney Opera House. More than 100 customers, suppliers, industry partners and staff gathered to celebrate seven decades of ANL’s contribution to the shipping industry across the Oceania region.
Today, ANL is the CMA CGM Group’s Oceania specialist and the only container shipping company domiciled in the region. Through 23 services, ANL connects Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands with key global markets across Asia, the Indian subcontinent and North America. In 2025 alone, among many other commodities, ANL transported more than 27,000 containers of Australian cotton, 35,000 containers of meat and 12,000 containers of citrus fruit, helping Australian businesses reach international markets and supporting trade throughout the region.
The celebration featured speeches delivered by the French Ambassador to Australia, David Martinon, Neusa Marcelino, Managing Director of ANL & CMA CGM Agencies Oceania and Nadine Jaudet, Executive Vice President for Group Audit & Risk, GBS, Procurement & Insurance for CMA CGM Group.
According to company, the dignitaries all reflected on ANL’s history, its customer relationships and its ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability. They also expressed their excitement for the future. The event celebrated ANL’s achievements over the past seven decades while also highlighting its continued role in supporting Oceania’s trade. ANL’s services help transport a wide range of exports and imports, from dairy products, meat and grain to furniture, homewares and packaged food, supplying businesses and communities across the region.
“Looking ahead, ANL continues to strengthen its network, expand into new markets and advance more sustainable shipping solutions, including supporting Australia’s Strategic Fleet initiative through the first announced pilot vessel and introducing lower-carbon shipping alternatives across Oceania,” the company said in a statement.
