French container line CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a revised Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) effective October 1, 2026, replacing existing levels and covering main, return and intra-regional services. The move reinforces a broader market shift toward higher surcharges and peak-season fees reported in North American market updates and supported by Drewry and Xeneta data on rate volatility and rising operating costs.
On September 18, 2026, CMA CGM issued a notice unveiling a new Emergency Fuel Surcharge (EFS) in response to rising bunker prices and escalating conflict in the Middle East. According to PortalPortuario’s coverage, the surcharge will apply from October 1, 2026 to main east–west trades, backhaul services and intra-regional routes, replacing current EFS levels until further notice. The revised structure sets charges of $265 per TEU for dry cargo and $320 per TEU for reefer containers on main routes, while backhaul and intra-regional shipments will incur $75 per TEU for dry and $90 per TEU for reefers, with proportional application to out-of-gauge and bulk cargoes.
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