CMA CGM Implements New Reefer Equipment Surcharge from Antwerp and Rotterdam
What Happened?
CMA CGM will introduce a new prepaid Equipment Surcharge for reefer cargo out of Antwerp and Rotterdam to most global destinations, increasing costs for shippers. Effective 1 August 2026, the surcharge is intended to support service reliability for refrigerated cargo.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 9, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> Global
Affected Ports
Antwerp, Rotterdam
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing reefer cargo shipments originating from Antwerp and Rotterdam to global destinations.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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