Lebanon’s Fattal Group Becomes Tamina After CMA CGM Takeover

After more than a century under its founding family’s name, Lebanese distributor Fattal Group has been renamed Tamina. French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM announced the new name on October 1, 2026, nearly two months after completing its acquisition of the company.

From a Lebanese family business to a global logistics group

Founded in 1897, Fattal grew into a distributor operating in 10 countries across the Middle East and North Africa. It handles products ranging from everyday consumer goods and electronics to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and fashion. CMA CGM acquired 100% of the group through its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, completing the deal on August 6 after receiving regulatory approvals. The purchase price was undisclosed.

What the takeover means for CMA CGM in Lebanon

CMA CGM already operates the container terminals at the ports of Beirut and Tripoli. Buying Fattal gives it a distribution network that reaches beyond the port, helping move products through warehouses and on to retailers and other customers. CMA CGM said its workforce in Lebanon would reach nearly 4,000 after Fattal’s integration.

Tamina takes its name from the Arabic word thamina (ثمينة), meaning “precious.” CMA CGM said the name reflects the value the company places on its employees, the brands it represents and its relationships with customers and suppliers. The distribution business continues to operate under the new name.