CMA CGM Stacks New Surcharges on Top of July Rate Hikes

Summary

CMA CGM has announced additional surcharges effective 1 July 2026 on top of already planned July General Rate Increases, including a US$500 Hazardous Cargo Surcharge, an Environmental Compliance Surcharge tied to EU ETS carbon rules, and route-specific fees on Asia-Europe and Transpacific lanes. Combined with GRIs of $300-600/FEU, shippers could face total cost increases of $950-1,600 per FEU compared with June, even as oil prices hover at six-month lows. Industry observers expect MSC, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to announce matching surcharges within 7-10 days.