CMA CGM Announces Rate Restoration Initiative for East Med to US East Coast Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) effective November 1, 2026, for all cargo from the East Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic, and North Africa to the US East Coast. For shipments originating from Türkiye, the RRI will be USD 750 per 20' and USD 1,500 per 40'/HC/45'. For cargo from other specified ports including Greece, Egypt, Lebanon, and Ukraine, the increase will be USD 500 per 20' and USD 1,000 per 40'/HC/45'.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 5, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
East Mediterranean -> North America, Black Sea -> North America, Adriatic -> North America, North Africa -> North America
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from the East Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic, and North Africa to the US East Coast will be affected by these rate increases.
Source:
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