Global shipping price hikes are coming! Starting in June, several giants will collectively raise freight rates, with surcharges soaring to $2000/container!

2025-06-10

Recently, the global shipping market has experienced a significant wave of rate adjustments. Major international shipping giants, including Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM, have successively issued announcements, announcing price adjustments on multiple major routes from mid-to-late June 2025 and imposing Peak Season Surcharges (PSS). This wave of price adjustments covers a wide range, encompassing major global trade routes such as Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, and South America.

From the perspective of specific pricing schemes, the adjustment measures of various shipping companies have different focuses:

Mediterranean Shipping Company announced that from June 15th, new price standards will be implemented on routes from all Far East ports (including Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia) to ports in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Black Sea;
Maersk is imposing a PSS on the Asia-South Africa route, with a surcharge of up to US$900 for a 40-foot container, and a surcharge of US$1000 per 40-foot container on the Mediterranean E2W route;
Hapag-Lloyd is implementing a uniform PSS of US$800 per container on the route from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to West Africa;
CMA CGM is not only adjusting FAK rates on the Asia-Mediterranean/North Africa route but also imposing PSS on multiple routes including Northern Europe and Latin America, with surcharges reaching up to US$2000 per container on the Asia-Latin America route.

Industry analysts point out that this round of global price increases is driven by multiple factors: on the one hand, the arrival of the traditional shipping peak season has led to increased transportation demand; on the other hand, shipping companies are actively adopting price control strategies to maintain price stability. It is worth noting that in addition to the shipping companies that have already announced price adjustment plans, other shipping companies are also expected to follow suit with similar price adjustment measures in the near future.

For shippers and trading companies, this price adjustment will directly increase logistics costs. Industry insiders suggest that relevant companies should closely monitor the specific price adjustment details of various shipping companies and adjust their logistics plans and cost budgets in a timely manner. At the same time, considering the volatility of the shipping market, it is recommended to maintain close communication with shipping companies to obtain the latest pricing information and potential preferential policies.

The future trend of the shipping market will depend on multiple factors, including changes in global trade demand, the supply of shipping capacity, and the impact of geopolitical factors. Whether this large-scale price adjustment can achieve the expected results of shipping companies remains to be further verified by the market. However, it is certain that against the backdrop of global supply chains still facing numerous challenges, fluctuations in shipping prices will continue to be an important factor affecting international trade.

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