CMA CGM Announces $1,000/Container Rate Increase for Asia to Latin America Trades
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a rate increase of USD 1,000 per container, effective October 15th, 2026. This increase applies to all cargo types from Asian ports to various destinations in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 27, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> South America, Asia -> Central America, Asia -> Caribbean, Asia -> Mexico
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from Asian ports to destinations across South America, Central America, the Caribbean, and Mexico will be affected by this rate increase.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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