CMA CGM has announced higher Freight All Kind (FAK) rates for shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa, alongside new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on other trade routes.
The revised FAK rates will apply from November 1 to 14, 2026. Rates for 40-foot containers will reach US$7,100 on shipments to North Africa.
The carrier has also announced surcharges for cargo moving from the west coast of South America and from Northern Europe to North Africa.
New FAK rates from Asia
The new rates cover shipments from major Asian ports to the Western Mediterranean, Adriatic, Eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa.
| Destination | 20-foot container | 40-foot / 40-foot HC |
|---|---|---|
| West Mediterranean | US$3,900 | US$4,900 |
| Adriatic | US$4,000 | US$5,000 |
| East Mediterranean | US$4,200 | US$5,200 |
| Black Sea | US$4,200 | US$5,200 |
| North Africa | US$5,300 | US$7,100 |
The rates cover dry, refrigerated, out-of-gauge and paying empty containers.
They include basic freight, bunker-related surcharges, Emissions Trading System (ETS) charges and Low Sulphur Surcharges (LSS).
However, terminal handling charges, safety and security fees, and other local charges may apply separately.
Additional surcharges on other routes
From November 1, CMA CGM will introduce a PSS of US$150 per container for dry cargo shipped from the west coast of South America.
The surcharge will cover shipments to the eastern coasts of Central America and Mexico, the Caribbean, the Leeward and Windward Islands, and the east coast of South America. It will also apply to cargo bound for Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Separately, CMA CGM will apply a surcharge of €150 per TEU on shipments from Northern Europe to North Africa, starting November 7.
The charge will cover all cargo types. Spain and Portugal are excluded from the origin range, while Morocco is excluded from the destination range.
The carrier noted that additional bunker, terminal handling and other applicable charges may apply to shipments covered by the new PSS measures.
