Shipping Arabia, October 12, 2026 – CMA CGM has announced a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) covering container shipments from several Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic and North African countries to the US East Coast and inland destinations, effective November 1, 2026. The adjustment will apply to shipments covered by the relevant tariff rates or service contracts.
According to Al Mal, the French container shipping group announced revised charges reaching $750 per 20-foot container and $1,500 per 40-foot container. The announcement also specifies a separate rate structure for cargo excluding out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments.
CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative Covers Multiple Trade Regions
The geographical scope includes several countries across the Eastern Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic and North Africa, with shipments destined for US East Coast ports and inland locations served through those gateways.
In the Eastern Mediterranean, the covered countries include Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Greece, Malta and Cyprus, excluding Türkiye.
The Black Sea coverage extends to Bulgaria, Georgia, Romania and Ukraine, also excluding Türkiye. Meanwhile, the Adriatic region includes Albania, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia and Italy.
North African origins covered by the announcement include Algeria, Libya and Tunisia.
The initiative applies to shipments originating from ports in these countries and moving to the US East Coast, including inland destinations connected through the relevant ports.
Revised Container Charges Effective November 1
Under the announced rate restoration initiative, Al Mal reports charges reaching $750 per 20-foot container and $1,500 per 40-foot container.
The announcement also identifies charges of $500 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot or 45-foot container for cargo excluding out-of-gauge shipments.
The adjustments will take effect on November 1, 2026, and apply to tariff or service contract rates for shipments falling within the announced scope.
The rate restoration initiative covers an extensive network of Mediterranean, Black Sea, Adriatic and North African origins serving the US East Coast and connected inland markets.
Source: Al Mal