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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

Shipping Arabia, October 7, 2026 – CMA CGM Asia freight rates to the Mediterranean and North Africa will be updated for the period from October 19 to October 31, 2026, covering both 20-foot and 40-foot containers.

The French container shipping line announced revised rates for cargo moving from Asian ports to the West Mediterranean, Adriatic, East Mediterranean, Black Sea and North African markets.

CMA CGM Asia Freight Rates to Mediterranean Ports

For shipments from Asia to West Mediterranean ports, CMA CGM has set the rate at $3,600 for a 20-foot container and $4,600 for a 40-foot container.

Cargo moving from Asia to Adriatic ports will be charged $3,700 for a 20-foot container and $4,700 for a 40-foot container.

For East Mediterranean destinations, the updated rates will be $3,900 for a 20-foot container and $4,900 for a 40-foot container.

The revised pricing will apply during the second half of October, from October 19 through October 31.

Black Sea and North Africa Rates

CMA CGM Asia freight rates to Black Sea ports will also be set at $3,900 for a 20-foot container and $4,900 for a 40-foot container.

For shipments from Asian ports to North Africa, the announced rate will reach $5,200 for a 20-foot container and $6,900 for a 40-foot container.

The update therefore covers several major destination regions across the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa, with separate pricing according to container size and destination market.

Source: Al Mal News

Shipping Arabia, October 3, 2026 – Hapag-Lloyd Far East freight rates will increase across routes to North Europe, the Mediterranean, Egypt, Türkiye and the Black Sea, with Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates reaching as high as $5,200 per 40-foot container. The new rates will apply to sailings from October 19, 2026, and remain in effect until further notice.

The adjustment covers cargo shipped in 20-foot dry containers, 40-foot dry containers and 40-foot High Cube equipment. Hapag-Lloyd announced different rate levels according to destination region, with the highest charges applying to Black Sea markets.

Hapag-Lloyd Far East Freight Rates to North Europe and Mediterranean

For shipments from Far East ports to North Europe, Hapag-Lloyd set the FAK rate at $2,750 per 20-foot container and $4,200 per 40-foot container.

Cargo moving from the Far East to the Western Mediterranean and Adriatic will face higher rates. The carrier set the rate at $3,200 for a 20-foot container and $4,600 for a 40-foot container.

The announced increases form part of a broader adjustment covering several European and Mediterranean destination groups. The rates will apply to eligible sailings beginning October 19 and continue until Hapag-Lloyd issues a further change.

Egypt, Türkiye and Eastern Mediterranean Rates Reach $5,100

Hapag-Lloyd set rates for cargo moving from Far East ports to Egypt, Türkiye and the Eastern Mediterranean at $3,600 per 20-foot container and $5,100 per 40-foot container.

Black Sea destinations carry the highest rates among the regions covered by the announcement. Shipments to Black Sea ports, including Bulgaria and Romania, will be charged $3,650 for a 20-foot container and $5,200 for a 40-foot container.

The Hapag-Lloyd Far East freight rates therefore range from $2,750 to $3,650 for 20-foot containers across the listed destination groups, while 40-foot rates range from $4,200 to $5,200.

Hapag-Lloyd Adds Tema Reefer Congestion Surcharge

Separately, Hapag-Lloyd has introduced a destination congestion surcharge for refrigerated containers moving to Tema Port in Ghana. The surcharge, identified as CGD, has been set at $250 per TEU.

The charge applies to reefer shipments arriving from Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. It covers affected sailings beginning October 5, 2026.

Hapag-Lloyd specified that the additional congestion charge applies to refrigerated containers destined for Tema Port, while the separate FAK adjustments cover dry container traffic from the Far East to the European and Mediterranean destination groups announced by the carrier.

Source: Al Mal News

Shipping Arabia, September 30, 2026 – Hapag-Lloyd will raise ocean freight rates from Pakistan to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and Black Sea region from October 1, 2026, with the revised rates remaining in effect until further notice.

The German container shipping line said the adjusted rates will apply to affected sailings beginning on October 1. The changes cover shipments originating in Pakistan and moving to the three European and Mediterranean trade regions.

Pakistan to Northern Europe Rates

For shipments from Pakistan to Northern European ports, Hapag-Lloyd will increase the rate for a 20-foot container from $5,200 to $5,420.

The rate for a 40-foot container on the same trade will rise from $5,450 to $5,950. The revised levels will apply to sailings starting from the beginning of October and remain valid until further notice.

Mediterranean Freight Rates Also Increase

Hapag-Lloyd is also increasing rates for shipments moving from Pakistan to Mediterranean ports.

The rate for a 20-foot container will rise from $5,200 to $5,420. Meanwhile, the rate for a 40-foot container will increase from $5,700 to $6,200.

The company’s announcement also covers shipments from Pakistan to the Black Sea region, although the source article provides specific old and revised rate levels only for Northern Europe and Mediterranean destinations.

Separate Increase for U.S.-Bound Shipments

The Pakistan–Europe freight rate adjustment follows another Hapag-Lloyd rate decision announced on September 17. That measure covers services from the Indian Subcontinent, Pakistan and the Middle East to the U.S. East Coast and Houston.

The separate adjustment will apply to fully loaded containers delivered into terminals from October 15, 2026. Hapag-Lloyd set the increase at $1,000 per container, and the revised level will also remain in effect until further notice.

Source: Al Mal