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CMA CGM has announced a broad increase in Freight All Kinds (FAK) container rates across several key trade lanes linking Asia, North Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, India and Pakistan, with the new tariffs taking effect from 1 July 2026.
The rate adjustments cover some of the world’s busiest container corridors and signal continued efforts by carriers to strengthen pricing ahead of the traditional summer shipping season. The increases affect dry cargo, reefer shipments, out of gauge cargo and paying empty containers on multiple routes.
According to CMA CGM, cargo moving from Asian ports, including Japan, Southeast Asia and Bangladesh, to North Europe will be subject to new FAK rates of US$3,700 per 20ft container and US$6,300 per 40ft, 40ft high cube and reefer container from 1 July. The rates include basic ocean freight and bunker related surcharges, although additional costs such as terminal handling charges, Emissions Trading System costs and security related surcharges may still apply.
Asia to Europe Rates Move Higher
The increase on the Asia to North Europe trade comes as carriers continue to manage capacity and profitability across long haul east west routes. North Europe remains a critical gateway for consumer goods, industrial products and manufacturing inputs moving between Asia and European markets.
For shippers, the revised rates represent a significant rise in transportation costs at a time when supply chains continue to adjust to changing trade patterns, emissions regulations and evolving carrier network strategies.
The carrier’s latest pricing announcement follows a series of industry wide rate adjustments seen in recent months as shipping lines seek to balance vessel utilization with fluctuating demand.
India and Pakistan Trades Face New Tariffs
CMA CGM has also introduced higher FAK rates from North Europe and Mediterranean ports to India and Pakistan.
From North Europe, rates to the Indian Subcontinent will increase to US$700 per 20ft container and US$600 per 40ft container. Cargo destined for Pakistan will be charged US$800 per 20ft container and US$700 per 40ft container.
From the West Mediterranean, rates to India will rise to US$700 per container, while Pakistan bound cargo will be charged US$800 per container.
The largest increases within the region apply to shipments from the East Mediterranean. Cargo moving to India will be priced at US$900 per 20ft container and US$800 per 40ft container, while Pakistan rates will reach US$1,000 per 20ft container and US$900 per 40ft container.
The revised tariffs apply to dry cargo and paying empty containers from 1 July 2026.
Mediterranean and North Africa Routes See Sharpest Increases
Among the most notable adjustments are new rates from Asia to the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North African markets.
Cargo moving to the West Mediterranean will be charged US$5,700 per 20ft container and US$7,700 per 40ft container. Rates to Adriatic ports will reach US$5,900 and US$7,900 respectively.
For the East Mediterranean and Black Sea regions, CMA CGM will apply rates of US$6,200 per 20ft container and US$8,500 per 40ft container.
Algeria will face the highest rates announced in the latest update, with shipments priced at US$7,200 per 20ft container and US$10,200 per 40ft container.
These rates will apply to dry cargo, reefer cargo, out of gauge shipments and paying empty containers loaded between 1 July and 15 July 2026.
The announcement provides an early indication of carrier pricing expectations for the third quarter and will be closely monitored by shippers, freight forwarders and logistics providers as contract negotiations and cargo planning for the second half of 2026 continue.
