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8 August 2026

CMA CGM increases FAK rates from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa

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CMA CGM increases FAK rates from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa

CMA CGM will increase its Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa. The revised rates will apply from 15 to 30 August 2026. Revised CMA CGM FAK rates Destination 20-foot container 40-foot/40-foot high-cube container West Mediterranean US$5,100 US$7,000 Adriatic US$5,200 US$7,100 East Mediterranean US$5,100 US$7,100 Black Sea US$5,300 US$7,200 North Africa US$6,700 US$9,500 Application of the new rates The FAK rates will cover shipments from all main ports in Asia to the listed Mediterranean and North African destinations. Moreover, the rates will apply to dry, reefer and out-of-gauge cargo, as well as paying empty containers. The post CMA CGM increases FAK rates from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa appeared first on Container News .

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