America once ruled the waves. Our shipyards hummed with activity. Steel met steel as American workers crafted vessels that carried our goods across oceans. Those days seem like ancient history now.

For decades, we’ve watched our maritime might sail away to foreign shores. Our supply chains stretched thin. Too dependent on other nations. Too vulnerable when global crises hit. But the winds of change are blowing across American harbors.

President Donald Trump announced a game-changing development for America’s shipping industry. French shipping giant CMA CGM will invest a staggering $20 billion into U.S. shipping logistics and infrastructure. This massive investment comes directly “because of the election,” according to Trump. Another promise kept. Another win delivered.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“This massive investment will go toward building out shipping, logistics infrastructure terminals, which will create an estimated 10,000 new jobs in America. It’s so important because it’s about shipping,” the president continued.” You know, we lost our way for many years. We haven’t done anything. We used to build a ship a day, and now we essentially don’t build ships. We’re going to start that, and we’re going to be announcing next week, or the week after, a massive new program for building very, larger, larger ships in the world.”

The announcement came after Trump met with CMA CGM Chairman Rodophe Sade at the White House. Not just talk. Not just promises. Real investment. Real jobs. Real American renewal. Remember when “experts” said manufacturing jobs wouldn’t come back? Wrong again.

Rebuilding America’s Maritime Muscle

The $20 billion investment will transform America’s shipping landscape. CMA CGM isn’t just throwing money around. They’re strategically rebuilding American maritime power. Funny how quickly companies invest when America puts America first.

Port infrastructure will see major improvements in key locations across the country. New York, Los Angeles, Dutch Harbor, Houston, and Miami will all benefit from expanded capacity and modernization. Efficiency up. Costs down. America competitive again. Who said we couldn’t compete?

But that’s not all. The company plans to open a cutting-edge logistics R&D hub in Boston. Focus? Advanced robotics and automation solutions. American innovation leading the way. They’ll also establish a significant air cargo hub in Chicago, expanding their transportation network beyond the seas. America isn’t just back in the game. We’re changing the game.

From Ship a Day to None: Trump’s Plan to Reverse Course

“We used to build a ship a day, and now we essentially don’t build ships,” Trump noted. The decline stops now. The president announced the creation of a new Office of Shipbuilding at the White House. An executive order with 18 different points to invest in American shipbuilding is in the works. Bureaucracy that actually helps Americans? What a concept.

Part of that plan? Charging fees for Chinese-built ships. Hit them where it hurts. Make American shipbuilding competitive again. Tax incentives for U.S. shipbuilders are also on the table. Both Republicans and Democrats see the need. National security concerns with China have created rare bipartisan support. Even Washington can’t ignore the obvious forever.

CMA CGM plans to triple its U.S.-flagged fleet to 30 ships. American crews. American standards. American pride sailing the high seas again. The company’s American President Lines (APL) will expand dramatically under this new investment. Chinese shipyards losing sleep yet?

America First: The Bigger Picture

This investment isn’t happening in a vacuum. It’s part of Trump’s broader strategy to rebuild American manufacturing and secure our supply chains. Remember the shortages during recent global disruptions? Never again. America won’t be caught flat-footed.

The maritime industry represents both economic opportunity and national security. When America controls its shipping, America controls its destiny. Foreign dependence creates vulnerability. American independence creates strength. Basic common sense that somehow got lost for decades.

The fees on Chinese-built ships send a clear message: America won’t be outmaneuvered on the high seas. Our maritime industry isn’t just about moving goods. It’s about maintaining our position as a global superpower. Some call it protectionism. We call it survival.

Key Takeaways:

• French shipping giant CMA CGM is investing $20 billion in American shipping infrastructure, creating 10,000 new jobs for Americans.
• Trump is establishing a White House Office of Shipbuilding and implementing fees on Chinese-built vessels.
• The investment will expand port infrastructure in five major cities, triple America’s flagged fleet, and establish new logistics hubs.

Sources: The Post Millennial, The Maritime Executive, Financial Post