July Rate Hikes Alert: How MSC, HPL & CMA Are Raising Prices on Key Routes
Publish Time: 2025-07-04 Origin: Site
Carrier-Specific Rate Adjustments
1. CMA CGM: South Africa Surcharge
Effective: July 15, 2025
Scope:
Origin: China/NE Asia/SE Asia
Destination: Durban only
New Charge: $250/TEU (all cargo)
ℹ️ Note: Non-China cargo subject to SCFI benchmarks
2. Hapag-Lloyd: Americas Surge
Effective: July 8 (except Puerto Rico/USVI: July 25)
Rate Changes:
| Route | 20'DRY | 40'DRY | 40'NOR |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Coast S.America | +24% ($2,600) | +42% ($3,400) | +48% ($3,100) |
| Central America | +14% ($4,100) | +25% ($5,000) | +26% ($4,800) |
| Caribbean | +10% ($5,700) | +18% ($6,700) | +19% ($6,200) |
3. MSC: Asia-Europe FAK Jump
Effective: July 1-14, 2025
New Rates:
$2,580/TEU (was $2,340)
$4,300/FEU (was $3,900)
Includes: Base freight + GFS + ECA fees
3 Strategic Takeaways
1️⃣ Lock Rates Now: HPL's Central America rates rise $500/FEU on July 8
2️⃣ Compare Options: MSC's FAK remains 12% cheaper than alliance rates
3️⃣ Watch Surcharges: CMA's PSS may expand to other African ports