CMA CGM is the world's third-larg es t s hipping line. Compag nie Générale Maritime (CGM) was formed in 19 77 by the merg er of Mes s ag eries Maritimes (Mes sMar) and Compag nie Générale Trans atlantique (Trans at). Compag nie Maritime d'Affrètement (CMA) was founded the following year. In 996 CMA CGM was privatis ed and the following year made its firs t acquis ition, Aus tralian Nationa…