CMA CGM and ANL Announce Freight Rate Hikes Across Key Global Routes to Oceania and South Africa
French shipping giant CMA CGM and its Oceania-focused subsidiary, ANL, have announced a series of strategic freight rate increases and peak season surcharges across several major global trade routes. The adjustments, set to take effect throughout September and October 2026, will impact cargo moving from Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa toward destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Schedule of Rate Adjustments
Southeast Asia, Indian Subcontinent & Middle East to Australia:
Effective October 1, 2026, ANL will implement a Rate Restoration program. Rates will increase by $300 per 20-foot container (dry and reefer) and $600 per 40-foot container (dry and reefer). These adjustments will be applied on top of current Spot or Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates, subject to all applicable surcharges at the time of shipment.
China to South Africa:
CMA CGM is introducing a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on cargo originating in China and destined for Durban, South Africa. Effective September 17, 2026 (based on loading date), a surcharge of $100 per TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit) will apply until further notice.
Europe & North Africa to Oceania:
Starting September 21, 2026, freight rates for shipments moving from Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa to Australia and New Zealand will see an increase of $250 per dry TEU and $400 per reefer TEU.