Global Carriers Announce Dec 15 Freight Rate Increases

1) MSC — New tariffs: Far East → North Europe / Mediterranean / Black Sea

MSC announced new port‑to‑port rates from all Far East ports (including Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia) to North Europe, the Mediterranean (West & East), the Adriatic and North Africa, and to Black Sea ports. The new rates are effective December 15, 2025 until further notice (but not beyond December 31, 2025, unless extended).

Unless stated otherwise, all rates are USD‑denominated. Non‑base ports will incur standard TAO/TAD (off‑port) surcharges.

2) CMA CGM — New FAK rates for Mediterranean & North Africa

CMA CGM published new FAK rates applicable for sailings with load/boarding dates between Dec 15–31, 2025. Key points:

Origin: All major Asian ports
Destination: All Mediterranean & North Africa ports
Commodity scope: Dry cargo, reefer, OOG (oversized), and paid empty containers
Notes: FAK includes base freight and fuel‑related recoveries; THCs, security fees and other local charges apply separately.

3) Hapag‑Lloyd — FAK increases: Far East → Europe

Hapag‑Lloyd raised FAK rates for Far East → Europe trade lanes, effective Dec 15, 2025 (billing date). The increase covers 20' and 40' dry containers as well as reefer boxes (including high‑cube equipment). New rates include MFR (Marine Fuel Recovery) but are subject to carrier rules and additional local surcharges.

Far East definition includes: China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Cambodia, Brunei, Myanmar.

4) Maersk & Hapag‑Lloyd: New PSS (Peak Season Surcharges)

Both Maersk and Hapag‑Lloyd announced PSS measures effective Dec 15, 2025:

Maersk

Maersk will charge PSS on specific lanes (examples include Shanghai → Dubai/Jebel Ali). PSS will apply to dry and reefer containers as well as special equipment. Local and emergency surcharges will continue to apply where relevant.

Hapag‑Lloyd

Hapag‑Lloyd announced a new PSS for Asia & Oceania → Conakry (Guinea): USD 2,000 per TEU (applies to all container types). The Asia & Oceania scope covers China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN countries, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific islands.

Industry impact — what shippers should do

Expect a short‑term rise in ocean freight and total landed cost for impacted lanes during late December.
Consider accelerating shipments or securing space and rates early to mitigate exposure to surcharges.
Review contracts and incoterms with buyers and suppliers to allocate tariff risk appropriately.

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Major Shipping Lines Announce Mid‑December Rate Increases