Major container carriers have announced a coordinated wave of rate increases and surcharges effective July 1, 2026. MSC raised FAK rates to $6,000/40ft for Asia-North Europe and $6,500/40ft for Asia-West Mediterranean. Maersk issued a PSS of $750/20ft and $1,500/40ft for Far East Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean. CMA CGM announced new FAK rates from Asia to North Europe at $3,700/40ft and to the Mediterranean at $3,900/40ft. Hapag-Lloyd filed ocean tariff rates from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North Europe ranging from $1,540 to $4,100 per container. The surcharge calendar reflects carriers' confidence in sustained peak-season demand, with the key July 1 date acting as a decision point determining which shippers pay the new rates depending on their cargo ready dates.
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