CMA CGM Announces Rate Restoration Initiative for Americas to India Trade
What Happened?
CMA CGM is implementing a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) of US$400 per TEU for dry cargo shipments from the Americas to India. This rate increase will apply to cargo destined for Mundra and Nhava Sheva, with most origins effective August 15, 2026. Specific origins like Ecuador and Colombia will see the new rates take effect on September 4, 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 14, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Americas -> India
Affected Ports
Mundra, Nhava Sheva
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving dry cargo from various origins in the Americas to the Indian ports of Mundra and Nhava Sheva will be directly impacted by this rate increase.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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