CMA CGM Increases FAK Rates from Asia to Mediterranean & North Africa
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced an increase to its Freight All Kind (FAK) rates for shipments from all main Asian ports to the Mediterranean and North Africa. Effective from November 1st to 14th, 2026, the new rates apply to Dry, Reefer, OOG, and Paying Empties cargo. Rates will be set at USD 3,900 per 20' and USD 4,900 per 40' for the West Med, and reach up to USD 5,300 per 20' and USD 7,100 per 40' for North Africa.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 17, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Mediterranean, Asia -> North Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo originating from main Asian ports destined for the Mediterranean and North Africa will be affected by these increased FAK rates.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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