CMA CGM Announces $1,000 GRI for Asia to Latin America Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a significant General Rate Increase (GRI) of US$1,000 per container for all cargo moving from Asia to Latin America. The rate hike, effective from October 15, 2026, will impact shipper costs across a wide range of cargo types on this trade lane. This change affects all Asian origin ports, including Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 1, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Latin America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from Asia to Latin America will face increased costs due to this General Rate Increase.
Source:
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