International ocean freight: A new round of shipping rate hikes is about to begin! Need to ship? Act fast!

 

The "uncertainty" in the global shipping industry is likely to extend into 2022.

 

Although cargo volumes from Asia declined during the Chinese New Year period, port congestion and vessel delays remain difficult to resolve. After the Lantern Festival in late February, the peak shipping season will return, and the shortage of vessels and space will persist.

 

A new round of ocean freight rate increases is about to begin.

 

 

General Rate Increase effective February 15

 

 

General Rate Increase effective March 1

 

 

CMA CGM imposes new surcharges from Europe to the Americas

 

A new Peak Season Surcharge will apply to cargo from Northern Europe, the UK, Scandinavia, Poland, and Northern Spain to Ecuador, Peru, Chile, Colombia (Pacific coast), and Mexico (Pacific coast).

 

 

New charges for cargo to/from Oceania

 

CMA CGM will increase FAK rates on routes from Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and Black Sea ports to Australia and New Zealand, as follows:

 

 

Peak Season Surcharge for cargo from the Western Mediterranean and Portugal to Latin America.

 

 

Disclaimer: This article is for reference only. Please verify all rate increase information above with the specific shipping line.