Global container giant CMA CGM is on the hunt for a specialist in biofuel bunkering and renewable energy, with the Marseilles-based role signalling a continued commitment to decarbonisation across its transport operations. According to Ship & Bunker, the company posted the position on LinkedIn on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Role Targets Cross-Sector Biofuel Strategy
As reported by Ship & Bunker, the successful candidate will be required to hold an engineering background and bring a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in the energy and renewables sector. The role extends beyond maritime, covering biofuel solutions for CMA CGM’s shipping, aviation, and road transport divisions.
Key responsibilities listed in the job advertisement include:
- Building and managing a supplier portfolio for biofuel solutions across the Group’s transport entities
- Contributing to a biofuels roadmap upstream committee and shaping feedstock and lifecycle assessment (LCA) strategy
- Establishing and formalising legal frameworks for supplier partnerships
- Conducting biofuels market intelligence, covering volumes, suppliers, feedstocks, and carbon cost mapping (in $/tCO₂ avoided)
- Coordinating with R&D and CMA Ships departments on feedstock studies
- Supporting investment assessments for supplier solutions through the PULSE division
- Working alongside CSR and R&D teams to validate biofuel sources
- Ensuring compliance with the ISO 9001 management system
A Signal of Strategic Intent
The appointment of a dedicated biofuel technical expert reflects the scale of CMA CGM’s decarbonisation ambitions. The position is based in Marseilles, France, where the company is headquartered. Ship & Bunker describes CMA CGM as one of the world’s largest container lines.
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Sources: Ship & Bunker
