CMA CGM has announced a temporary adjustment to its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for containerized shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean region and North Africa, effective 1 April 2026 through 14 April 2026.  

The carrier states that this measure is intended to sustain service reliability, operational efficiency, and network stability across these strategically important trade lanes amid ongoing cost pressures—including elevated bunker fuel expenses, port congestion surcharges, and heightened regulatory compliance requirements.  

Revised FAK Rate Structure (Effective 1–14 April 2026)  

For 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs):  

• West Mediterranean: USD 4,300  

• Adriatic: USD 4,500  

• East Mediterranean: USD 4,600  

• Black Sea: USD 4,600  

• Algeria: USD 5,700  

  
  

For 40-foot general-purpose and 40-foot high-cube containers (FEUs):  

• West Mediterranean: USD 5,700  

• Adriatic: USD 5,800  

• East Mediterranean: USD 6,000  

• Black Sea: USD 6,000  

• Algeria: USD 7,800  

Scope of Application  

The revised FAK rates apply to all containerized cargo originating from major Asian ports—including but not limited to Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Busan, Yokohama, and Singapore—and destined for ports within the specified Mediterranean and North African regions. Covered cargo types include dry van, refrigerated (reefer), out-of-gauge (OOG), and paying empty containers.  

Rate applicability is determined by the vessel loading date at the port of origin. All bookings confirmed on or after 1 April 2026—regardless of bill of lading date or estimated time of departure—will be subject to the updated FAK structure.  

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/xaYBdvzpt-NRXwzvZzhBLg