CMA CGM will apply an increase in its general freight rates (FAK) for routes connecting the main ports of Asia with the Mediterranean and North Africa.
The new values will take effect from August 15, 2026 and will remain in force until the 30th of that same month.
The adjustment will apply to all types of cargo with rates that will vary according to the destination subregion. For shipments to the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, costs were set at USD 5,100 for 20-foot containers and at USD 7,000 and 7,100 for 40-foot containers, respectively.
In the Adriatic, the rate will reach USD 5,200 per 20-foot container and USD 7,100 for 40-foot containers, while shipments to the Black Sea will rise to USD 5,300 and USD 7,200 depending on equipment size.
The highest costs will be recorded on the route to North Africa, where rates will escalate to USD 6,700 for 20-foot containers and up to USD 9,500 for standard and high-capacity 40-foot containers.
The shipping company detailed that the final prices include the basic freight, fuel surcharges, and environmental regulations for carbon emissions and low sulfur.
However, the foregoing does not include costs for handling at origin and destination terminals, security surcharges, nor probable local or operational contingency fees.
