CMA CGM FIORDLAND, Source: VesselFinder
CMA CGM has announced a series of freight rate and surcharge changes across several trades, effective 1 October 2026.
The measures include new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the East Coast of South America. The carrier will also introduce Rate Restoration Initiatives (RRI) and Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on other trades.
New FAK rates from East Coast South America
CMA CGM will apply new FAK rates from Brazil, excluding Northeast Brazil, as well as Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.
The rates cover dry cargo moving to North Europe, the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic, North Africa, Middle East and Red Sea.
Destination
20′
40’/40’HC
North Europe
US$2,165
US$2,680
West Mediterranean
US$2,465
US$3,280
East Mediterranean
US$3,215
US$4,030
Black Sea
US$2,715
US$3,530
Adriatic
US$2,765
US$3,780
North Africa
US$1,965
US$2,230
Middle East
US$7,230
US$7,660
Red Sea
US$4,365
US$4,930
The rates include basic freight, bunker-related surcharges, EU ETS and Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS).
However, terminal handling charges and safety and security-related surcharges may apply. Other local and contingency charges may also be added.
Rate restoration for US and Canada trades
The French carrier will also introduce updated Rate Restoration Initiatives from the West Mediterranean.
For cargo from West Mediterranean ports and Morocco to the United States, CMA CGM will apply an RRI of US$250 per 20-foot container and US$500 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube and 45-foot container.
The measure applies to all cargo except out-of-gauge shipments.
CMA CGM will apply the same amounts from West Mediterranean ports to Canada. The Canadian scope includes Italy, Mediterranean Spain and Vigo, and France.
Both measures take effect on 1 October.
PSS introduced on Latin American trades
CMA CGM will also apply new Peak Season Surcharges from Europe and the Mediterranean to several Latin American markets.
From North Europe, including Scandinavia and the Baltic, to the West Coast of South America, the PSS will be €300 or US$350 per container.
From the East Mediterranean, Adriatic and Black Sea, CMA CGM will charge US$300 per container.
This applies to several destinations, including the West Coast of South America, Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico’s West Coast.
From the West Mediterranean, the PSS will be €200 or US$230 per container for the specified destinations.
The PSS measures apply to dry cargo under quarterly or shorter-term deals from 1 October until further notice.