As of September 14, 2026, container freight rates from Asia to the US remain at levels comparable to the 2022 peaks, while major carrier CMA CGM has announced substantial peak season surcharges on all cargo from the Asia-Pacific region and India to both US coasts from October 1, adding significant costs on top of already elevated base rates.
As of September 14, 2026, transpacific container freight rates from Asia to the United States remain extremely elevated, with prices to the US West Coast reported in the region of about USD 6,600–7,750 per 40-foot equivalent unit (FEU) and rates to the East Coast around USD 8,750–11,000 per FEU. At the same time, global carrier CMA CGM has announced a peak season surcharge (PSS) of around USD 4,000 per FEU on all cargo moving from the Asia-Pacific and India to ports on both US coasts, effective October 1, which represents a substantial premium on top of already high spot and contract freight rates. Sector indices including the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), NYSHEX Freight Index (NYFI), and assessments from Drewry and Freightos show a mixed pattern: some benchmarks have risen by roughly 1–3% week-on-week, while others have edged down slightly, but overall pricing pressure remains firmly in place.
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