CMA CGM Implements New War Risk and Dangerous Goods Fees for Black Sea and Red Sea

What Happened?

CMA CGM has implemented a $35 per TEU War Risk Surcharge on cargo moving to and from the Black Sea region amid heightened security concerns. Additionally, the carrier revised its Dangerous Goods Surcharge to $150 per TEU for hazardous cargo moving from Europe and the Mediterranean toward the Red Sea and Indian Subcontinent. These cost adjustments take effect between late October and December 2026 to offset heightened operational expenses.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 6, 2026
Effective from
October 27, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> Red Sea, North Europe -> Indian Subcontinent, Mediterranean -> Red Sea, Mediterranean -> Indian Subcontinent
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving containerized freight to or from the Black Sea, as well as hazardous cargo shippers routing from Europe and the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and Indian Subcontinent.
Source:
CMA CGM
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