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CMA CGM announced a sweeping round of Peak Season Surcharges across Africa, Europe and North America trades in early June, while simultaneously declaring Port Congestion Surcharges on select congested gateways. Separately, MSC confirmed the reactivation of its Transpacific Pearl service to absorb surging Asia-U.S. West Coast demand, restoring a string that was suspended during the 2025 rate downturn. The dual moves — aggressive surcharging paired with capacity restoration — underscore carriers' strategy of capturing maximum yield while volumes permit.