CMA CGM has announced new Freight All Kinds (FAK) rates for three trade lanes, with the revised tariffs taking effect on 15 August 2026 and remaining valid until further notice. The first update covers shipments from the Indian Subcontinent to Central America, the Caribbean and the West Coast of South America. Rates vary by destination, with freight to Buenaventura, San Antonio, Callao and Guayaquil set at US$8,500 per 20-foot and 40-foot container. Shipments to La Guaira and Puerto Cabello will carry the highest rates, reaching US$10,350 per 20-foot container and US$10,750 per 40-foot container. CMA CGM has also revised FAK rates from the Red Sea to North Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa. The carrier will charge US$5,400 per container for North Europe, US$5,500 for the Mediterranean and US$6,200 for North Africa. The rates apply to dry cargo and are based on the sailing date from the origin ports. A third update affects shipments from North West India, South East India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan to North Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa. The new rates are US$7,500 per container for North Europe and the Mediterranean, and US$8,500 for North Africa. CMA CGM said the rates include the basic ocean freight and bunker-related surcharges. They remain subject to terminal handling charges, safety and security surcharges, and other applicable local charges. The post CMA CGM updates FAK rates on three trade lanes from mid-August appeared first on Container News .