CMA CGM Implements Emergency Fuel Surcharge Due to Rising Bunker Costs
What Happened?
CMA CGM is implementing a global Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) due to a sharp rise in bunker costs, which it attributes to renewed hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Effective from 1 August 2026, the surcharge will increase the overall cost of ocean transportation for shippers across all trade lanes. The measure is intended to support service reliability and will remain in effect until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 26, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments across all global trade lanes will be impacted by this new cost.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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