CMA CGM has issued a series of tariff updates affecting several major global trade lanes. Starting in mid-March and early April 2026, shippers will see revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates and new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) applied to cargo moving out of the Mediterranean and the Far East.
Effective April 1, 2026, CMA CGM is updating FAK rates for dry goods moving from Mediterranean loading ports (including Turkey, Greece, Lebanon, North Africa, and the West Med) to destinations across the US East Coast, US West Coast, and Canada.
Sample rates per container (20′ / 40′) include:
- Genoa to New York: USD 2,750 / 3,600
- Genoa to Montreal: USD 3,300 / 4,600
- Istanbul to Los Angeles: USD 4,450 / 5,075
Also taking effect on April 1, 2026, are new FAK rates for dry cargo exported from Turkish, Syrian, and Egyptian Mediterranean ports to Australia and New Zealand. Both direct and Asia relay routing options are available for these shipments.
Sample rates per container include:
- Aliaga to Sydney: USD 1,850 / 3,200
- Lattakia to Sydney: EUR 2,400 / 4,300
- Alexandria to Sydney: USD 3,000 / 5,500
To manage seasonal demand, CMA CGM is implementing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on all dry cargo moving from China to East Africa. This surcharge is active from March 15 through June 14, 2026. The carrier has issued two different tiers of PSS levels; your specific contract terms will determine whether the standard or alternative rate applies.
Sample standard PSS levels (USD per 20′ / 40′ container):
- North China to Mombasa: 350 / 1,300
- North China to Dar es Salaam: 750 / 1,200
- North China to Mozambique (Beira, Maputo, Nacala): 850 / 1,500
- North China to Mogadishu: 300 / 700