CMA CGM Implements Rate Restoration for East Med to US Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for shipments from the East Mediterranean to the United States, effective 1 September 2026. This initiative will increase freight costs for shippers on this trade lane for all standard cargo types. The rate hike will apply to both tariff and service contract rates, impacting all US coasts and inland destinations.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 12, 2026
Effective from
September 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
East Mediterranean -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from the East Mediterranean to the United States will be directly impacted by increased freight costs.
Source:
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