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TANGRAM is the new center of excellence open to all who wish to collaborate on creating sustainable transport and logistics of tomorrow. Created by CMA CGM Group, a global leader in maritime, land, air, and logistics solutions, TANGRAM embodies the company's spirit and values with two main activities: Learning & Development and Innovation. The Learning & Development activity aims to mobilize the active forces in the transport and logistics sectors and help them rethink the way they conceive and manage their business. The Innovation activity establishes an ecosystem that brings together inspiring new ideas and diverse expertise to shape tomorrow's world.

TANGRAM is designed for a rich ecosystem, developing synergies between experts from all horizons, including CMA CGM employees, customers & partners, major companies & competitors, startups, universities, research centers, and internationally renowned speakers.

TANGRAM integrates innovative technologies for an enriching experience, including an artificial intelligence avatar, a virtual reality experience to discover the transport and logistics sector, and an animated 3D model to explore future innovations. In partnership with Jumbo Mana, ON-X, and Clarté, TANGRAM offers an immersive and interactive experience, promoting discovery and learning in transport and logistics.

Nestled at the gates of the Calanques National Park, TANGRAM blends a historic bastide with contemporary structures designed by renowned architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. It features an 8,500-square-meter facility designed to foster encounters and innovation, with modern amenities including training rooms, immersive experiences, navigation simulators, an innovation hub, and event space.

TANGRAM is located in Marseille (France), at the gateway to the Calanques National Park, at 39 avenue du corail. It features a historic bastide surrounded by modern buildings, designed by famous architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte.

TANGRAM chose Marseille for its strategic location, being one of the main ports in the Mediterranean with a central geographical position, a rich maritime history, a strong industrial presence in the sector, and a dynamic ecosystem of academic institutions, research organizations, and innovative companies. The city's historical ties with CMA CGM also played a significant role in this choice.

TANGRAM's main academic partners include HEC Paris, BCG, and Imperial College London. HEC Paris co-creates the Leadership Learning Program, BCG strengthens the Artificial Intelligence Learning Program, and Imperial College London enables the development of the Climate Learning Program. These partnerships integrate theoretical and practical aspects with use cases and innovation modules.

TANGRAM focuses on numerous immersive experiences such as Avatar AI, VR Experience, Social Room, Robot Spot, and Simulators Augmented model.

TANGRAM provides shuttle transportation from the Prado round-about directly to TANGRAM Center.

TANGRAM occupies 8,500 square meters, providing 22 training rooms, 4 immersive experiences, 3 navigation simulators, 1 innovation hub, 1 events center, and more.

TANGRAM opening hours are from 7:30 am to 8 pm.

Yes, TANGRAM provides a car parking lot with 67 spaces, some of which are reserved for electric cars.

TANGRAM is a learning and innovation center created by CMA CGM Group, aiming to create sustainable transport and logistics of tomorrow. It embodies the company's spirit of pursuing excellence, creativity at the heart of innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

TANGRAM has put in place key training courses in leadership, climate, and artificial intelligence to guide teams through change, reduce environmental impact, and optimize operations, aiming to develop professionals capable of navigating the changing maritime landscape for a sustainable and competitive industry.

CMA CGM is a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions with a vast fleet of container ships and offering comprehensive logistics services. Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saadé, the company focuses on innovation, operational efficiency, and reducing environmental impact, playing a crucial role in global trade.

CMA CGM has over 155,000 employees worldwide, serving 420 of the world's 521 trading ports with 620 vessels and managing over 250 shipping lines.

Rodolphe Saadé has been the Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM since 2017, succeeding his father Jacques Saadé, the founder of the company.

Founded in 1978 by Jacques Saadé, CMA CGM has grown from operating a single vessel to becoming a leading shipping and logistics company through strategic acquisitions and global expansion. The company has continued to innovate and invest in new technologies under the leadership of Rodolphe Saadé.

CMA CGM Group operates a fleet of 620 vessels serving 420 ports worldwide, with over 400 offices and 155,000 employees in 160 countries. The group generated $47 billion in sales in 2023, managing 22 million TEUs with a fleet capacity of 5 million TEUs.

CMA CGM strives for excellence, aiming to set an example in all circumstances, foster imagination to invent tomorrow's transport and logistics, and daring to go further. These values guide the company in its quest for operational, environmental, and service excellence.

Yes, CMA CGM is highly innovative, focusing on new-generation tools and services like mobile applications, e-commerce platforms, and smart containers. It supports the development of an innovation ecosystem in Marseille and has created ZEBOX, an incubator for international start-ups, along with TANGRAM for further innovation.