CMA CGM has announced two separate pricing adjustments aimed at managing regional equipment flows and maintaining service reliability. These updates include an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) for West Africa and a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for Mediterranean shipments, both effective in March 2026.
Cote d’Ivoire To address equipment availability issues, CMA CGM is introducing an EIS for all cargo types departing from San Pedro, Côte d’Ivoire, to any global destination.
- Fee: USD 150 per container.
- Applicability: Short-term contracts only.
- Effective Dates:
- March 1, 2026: For most destinations.
- March 15, 2026: For shipments to the US, Latin America, and Australia.
Mediterranean to Canada The carrier is also implementing a Rate Restoration Initiative for cargo moving from the Mediterranean to Canada. This applies to all tariff or service contract rates.
- Scope: Ports in Malta, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Morocco to Montreal (and inland locations via Montreal).
- Fee: USD 300 per TEU.
- Cargo Types: All cargo except Out of Gauge (OOG) and Breakbulk.
- Effective Date: March 1, 2026.
Shippers are advised to update their logistics budgets for these specific trade lanes.