CMA CGM raised an Asia–South America rate, while Maersk announced a peak-season surcharge for cargo moving from South America to the US and Canada.
Container carriers are adjusting pricing across several trades. CMA CGM increased rates from Asia to South America by $1,000 per container effective October 15. Maersk announced a $1,000 peak season surcharge for dry-container shipments from the East Coast of South America to the US and Canada, applying to both 20-foot and 40-foot containers from November 5.
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