CMA CGM Implements Emergency Space Surcharge for Europe-Oceania Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM will implement an Emergency Space Surcharge on shipments from Europe and North Africa to Australia and New Zealand, effective September 21, 2026. This new charge applies to dry, reefer, and special equipment cargo, increasing costs for shippers across all contract periods. The surcharge has no specified end date, creating long-term cost uncertainty.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 17, 2026
Effective from
September 21, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Europe -> Oceania, North Africa -> Oceania
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized cargo from Europe and North Africa to Australia and New Zealand will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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