These adjustments comprise: (i) revised Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for dry cargo exports from the East Coast of South America; (ii) implementation of Rate Restoration Initiatives (RRI) on transatlantic services to the United States and Canada; and (iii) introduction of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on select Europe–Latin America routes.
Revised FAK rates for East Coast South America exports
New FAK rates will apply to dry cargo shipments originating from Brazil (excluding Northeast Brazil), Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Destinations covered include North Europe, the Mediterranean (West and East), the Black Sea, the Adriatic, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Red Sea.
The all-inclusive FAK rates—comprising base ocean freight, Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF), EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) levy, and Low Sulphur Surcharge (LSS)—are as follows:
Destination 20′ 40′/40′HC
North Europe US$2,165 US$2,680
West Mediterranean US$2,465 US$3,280
East Mediterranean US$3,215 US$4,030
Black Sea US$2,715 US$3,530
Adriatic US$2,765 US$3,780
North Africa US$1,965 US$2,230
Middle East US$7,230 US$7,660
Red Sea US$4,365 US$4,930
Additional charges—including Terminal Handling Charges (THC), Safety & Security Surcharges (e.g., ISPS, AMS, AEO-related fees), and locally applicable or contingency surcharges—may apply separately and are not included in the above FAK rates.
Rate Restoration Initiatives (RRI) for US and Canada trades
CMA CGM will implement RRI surcharges on dry cargo shipments from West Mediterranean ports—including Italy, Spain (Mediterranean ports and Vigo), France, and Morocco—to the United States and Canada.
The RRI amounts are:
• US$250 per 20-foot container;
• US$500 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube, and 45-foot container.
The surcharge applies to all standard dry cargo shipments under quarterly or shorter-term contracts. Out-of-gauge (OOG) and project cargo are explicitly excluded.
Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for Latin American trades
Effective 1 October 2026, CMA CGM will introduce PSS on dry cargo shipments from Europe and the Mediterranean to key Latin American markets, including the West Coast of South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico’s West Coast.
Applicable PSS levels are:
• From North Europe (including Scandinavia and the Baltic): €300 / US$350 per container;
• From the East Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Black Sea: US$300 per container;
• From the West Mediterranean: €200 / US$230 per container.
These surcharges apply exclusively to dry cargo under quarterly or shorter-term contractual agreements and remain in effect until further notice.
Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/Zd-hfwkoQkcD-TMVs-72-Q