Rates & Surcharges

MSC implements PSS from Med & Adriatic to American destinations

Due to strong demand on routes from the West Mediterranean and Adriatic to Canada, the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Bahamas, MSC will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS).

Effective from 1 April 2025 until further notice, the surcharge will be set at US$500 for 20-foot containers and US$700 for 40-foot containers, applicable to all container types.


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https://container-news.com/msc-implements-pss-from-med-adriatic-to-american-destinations/

MSC increases rates from Antwerp to North America

Swiss/Italian ocean carrier MSC has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates from the Belgian port of Antwerp to the United States and Canada.

The following rates will be applicable from 2 April until further notice, but no later than 30 April.

Port of loadingPort of dischargeCommodityNew Base RatesFormer Base Rates
Base rate
20 DV		Base rate
40 DV-HC		Base rate
20 DV		Base rate
40DV-HC
AntwerpNew YorkFAKUS$5,200US$7,000US$4,400US$6,000
AntwerpHoustonFAKUS$5,100US$6,900

https://container-news.com/msc-increases-rates-from-antwerp-to-north-america/

CMA CGM applies new FAK rates from Middle East Gulf to Europe, Med & North Africa

Marseille-based container line CMA CGM announces updated Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, which will be effective from 21 March until further notice and will apply to dry cargo shipments from the Middle East Gulf to North Europe, East Mediterranean, West Mediterranean, and North Africa.

20′ 40′ From the Middle East Gulf To North Europe To West Mediterranean To East Mediterranean To...
Amount in US$ per 20′Amount in US$ per 40′
US$3,000US$3,100
US$3,100US$3,200
US$3,200US$3,400

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-fak-rates-from-middle-east-gulf-to-europe-med-north-africa/

CMA CGM implements new rates from Indian Sub to North Europe and Med

French box carrier CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for shipments from India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to North Europe, West Mediterranean and East Mediterranean.

The new rates will apply only to dry cargo and will be effective from 21 March, as follows:


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Hapag-Lloyd announces rate adjustments for Med shipments

Hapag-Lloyd announced the following upcoming adjustments to ocean freight rates and surcharges for shipments from the Mediterranean to various destinations.

The first one is a rate increase from the West Mediterranean to Latin America. Effective for sailings from 1 April 2025, Hapag-Lloyd’s FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates from Italian ports to South America West Coast, Central America, and the Caribbean will increase as follows:

    • 20′ Container (Standard / HC / Reefer / Special): €200 (US$215)
    • 40′...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-rate-adjustments-med-shipments/

Maersk revises PSS from China and Hong Kong to Africa

Danish ocean carrier Maersk is revising the peak season surcharge (PSS) for shipments from China and Hong Kong to Kenya and the port of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.

The following surcharges will be effective from 10 March 2025.

Origin Destination Currency ALL 20 / ALL 40 45HDRY ALL 20 REEF / ALL 40 REEF

China / Hong Kong China

China / Hong Kong China

Kenya

US$

650 / –

– / 650

–

Dar Es Salaam

US$

450 / 550

550 / 450

550


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https://container-news.com/maersk-revises-pss-from-china-and-hong-kong-to-africa/

Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Indian Sub & Middle East to USEC

Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the United States East Coast.

The new rates will apply to cargo transported in 20’ and 40’ dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment.

The German box line has announced that the new GRI will be US$500 per container and will be effective from 1 April until further notice.

Hapag-Lloyd noted that the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East area...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-increases-rates-from-indian-sub-middle-east-to-usec/

CMA CGM applies PSS from Portugal to North Europe, Scandinavia and Baltic

French box line CMA CGM is implementing a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from Portugal to North Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic region.

Effective from 3 March and until further notice, the surcharge will apply to both dry and reefer containers. The PSS rates are set at US$105 per 20′ container and US$209 per 40’/45′ container.


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https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-applies-pss-from-portugal-to-north-europe-scandinavia-and-baltic/

CMA CGM applies port congestion surcharge in Gabon

In light of the current situation in Libreville, Gabon, French ocean carrier CMA CGM has informed its customers about the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS).

This surcharge will take effect from 15 February, with an implementation date of 15 March for shipments from North America, Latin America, Australia, and Canada.

The surcharge applies to all shipments destined for the port of Libreville and will cover dry cargo, including out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments, and refrigerated (reefer)...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-port-congestion-surcharge-gabon/

Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Mexico to Central America and Caribbean

German box carrier Hapag-Lloyd has announced a new General Rate Increase (GRI) for shipments from Mexico Gulf ports to Central America and the Caribbean.

The GRI has been set at US$300 per container and will be applicable to all dry and reefer boxes from 1 April until further notice.

Mexico Gulf includes Altamira and Veracruz hubs, while Central America and the Caribbean include the ports of Puerto Barrios, Puerto Cortes, Caucedo (including destinations via this port) and San Juan.


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https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-rates-from-mexico-to-central-america-and-caribbean/

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