CMA CGM has announced revised Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) levels following a sharp increase in fuel costs driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Near and Middle East.
The company said the fuel market has experienced significant volatility in recent weeks, prompting an adjustment to the surcharge initially implemented on 16 March 2026.
The updated EFS will take effect from 27 March 2026, based on the loading date, and will remain in place until further notice, subject to any required regulatory approvals.
Under the revised structure, head haul shipments on all long-haul trades will be subject to a surcharge of USD 265 per TEU for dry containers and USD 320 per TEU for refrigerated cargo. Equivalent charges are set at EUR 230 per TEU for dry cargo and EUR 275 per TEU for reefer containers.
For back haul shipments on long-haul routes, the surcharge will be USD 130 per TEU for dry containers and USD 155 per TEU for refrigerated cargo. In euros, the rates will be EUR 110 and EUR 135 per TEU respectively.
For intra-regional trades, the surcharge will be set at USD 130 per TEU for dry containers and USD 155 per TEU for reefer cargo, with equivalent rates of EUR 110 and EUR 135 per TEU.
The updated surcharge will also apply to special cargo. Out-of-gauge shipments will be charged USD 450 per 20-foot unit and USD 900 per 40-foot unit on head haul trades, and USD 155 and USD 310 respectively on back haul and intra-regional trades.
For breakbulk cargo, excluding ro-ro, the surcharge will be applied at USD 265 per TEU used and lost on head haul trades and USD 130 per TEU used and lost on back haul and intra-regional trades.
CMA CGM said the revision reflects ongoing market conditions and increased operational costs, adding that the surcharge will be monitored and adjusted as necessary depending on developments.
