It ceased trading in June 2011 when the brand was assimilated under the Delmas banner.

OTAL, like Delmas, was a subsidiary of the CMA CGM Group,[2] the third largest shipping company in the world.

OT Africa Line was established in 1975 as a pioneering, roll-on roll-off congestion beating transport system to Nigeria.

Roll-on roll-off ships can load and discharge quickly, taking up a minimum of quay space and overcoming congestion difficulties.

[4] In 2006 CMA CGM purchases OT Africa Line, at the same time acquiring Delmas, Setramar and a 50% stake in SudCargos to become the third largest shipping company in the world.