CMA CGM has released two new tariff updates affecting shippers moving cargo out of South Asia and East Africa. Effective April 1, 2026, the ocean carrier is rolling out a rate increase for shipments to the East Coast of South America (ECSA) alongside a new Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for exports leaving Mozambique.
To manage operational pressures and maintain reliability on its regional routes, CMA CGM is increasing freight rates for Dry and Out-of-Gauge (OOG) containers moving on the SAFRAN 1 and SIRIUS services.
This rate adjustment directly impacts cargo originating from major South Asian gateways, including Karachi and Port Qasim in Pakistan, as well as critical Indian loading ports like Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Hazira, Mangalore, and Cochin.
Based on the date of loading, the rate hikes are set at:
- 20-Foot Dry Van (DV): USD 300 increase
- 40-Foot DV and High Cube (HC): USD 200 increase
Note: This specific increase excludes cargo destined for the ECSA ports of Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal, and Vila do Conde.
Shippers exporting out of East Africa will also face higher landed costs. Due to ongoing operational bottlenecks at the Port of Beira in Mozambique, CMA CGM is implementing a PCS for all cargo bound for the Far East. Starting April 1, 2026, shipments on this route will be subject to a flat surcharge of USD 100 per container.