CMA CGM has announced new freight rates and surcharges for major trade lanes. Changes take effect from early April 2026.
FAK Rates: Türkiye, Egypt & Syria → Australia & New Zealand
CMA CGM updates Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Turkish, Syrian, and Egyptian Mediterranean ports to Australia and New Zealand.
Key points:
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Effective: April 1, 2026
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Cargo: Dry goods
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Relay via Asia is available.
Sample rates (per container):
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Aliaga → Sydney: USD 1,850 / 3,200
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Lattakia → Sydney: EUR 2,400 / 4,300
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Alexandria → Sydney: USD 3,000 / 5,500
Relay and direct route options are available.
Peak Season Surcharge (PSS): Far East → East Africa
CMA CGM applies a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo from China to East Africa.
Effective: March 15 – June 14, 2026
Cargo: All dry goods
Example surcharges (USD per container):
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North China → Mombasa: 350 (20′) / 1,300 (40′)
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Dar es Salaam: 750 / 1,200
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Mozambique (Beira, Maputo, Nacala): 850 / 1,500
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Somalia (Mogadishu): 300 / 700
These surcharges reflect seasonal demand and market conditions.
Alternative PSS Levels: Far East → East Africa
CMA CGM also issued alternative PSS levels for the same trade lane.
Example alternative surcharges (USD per container):
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North China → Mombasa: 100 / 800
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Dar es Salaam: 500 / 700
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Mozambique: 600 / 1,000
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Somalia: 50 / 200
Specific contract terms determine which PSS level applies.
FAK Rates: Mediterranean → USA & Canada
CMA CGM updated FAK rates from the Mediterranean to North America.
Effective: April 1, 2026.
Sample rates (USD per container):
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Genoa → New York: 2,750 / 3,600
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Genoa → Montreal: 3,300 / 4,600
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Genoa → Los Angeles: 3,350 / 4,025
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Istanbul → New York: 3,375 / 4,025
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Istanbul → Los Angeles: 4,450 / 5,075
Covered origins: Mediterranean ports including Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, North Africa, and the West Med.
Destinations: US East Coast, US West Coast, Canada.
