SINGAPORE: French transportation firm CMA CGM SA said Monday it has made a $2.4 billion bid for Singapore-based Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) to try to cement its own position as a global leader in container shipping.

The proposed cash acquisition, announced in a filing with the Singapore Exchange where NOL is listed, values it at around Sg$3.4 billion ($2.4 billion).

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