CMA CGM to Apply War Risk Surcharge on Black Sea Shipments

CMA CGM informed its customers that it will implement a war risk surcharge (WRS) for shipments destined for or originating from countries located in the Black Sea. The charge will take effect on November 9, 2026, and from December 1, 2026 for the United States and its territories, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin American nations subject to regulatory filings.

According to the French shipping line, the surcharge will be USD 35 per TEU and will apply to all types of cargo. However, the specialized outlet Ports Europe reported that the charge will be 31 euros per TEU for cargo moving to and from Black Sea ports, including Constanța in Romania, Varna and Burgas in Bulgaria, and Poti in Georgia, and that it will apply to bills of lading issued from November 9 onward.

CMA CGM explained that the operational situation in the Black Sea has deteriorated significantly in recent months. They noted that on September 16, 2026, the Joint War Committee designated the Black Sea maritime area as a war risk zone within its Joint War Listed Areas (JWLA), meaning voyages in that region became subject to additional costs.

The shipping company stated that it continues to closely monitor the situation and has made its teams available to customers to provide specific information on vessels or voyages affected by the measure.