CMA CGM has announced increases in freight rates and surcharges on select services from India as tightening vessel capacity and strong cargo demand put pressure on outbound shipping space.
The revised pricing reflects ongoing constraints in container availability, schedule disruptions, and elevated demand on major export corridors linking India with Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, and other international markets.
Industry sources said carriers are facing higher operating costs due to vessel rerouting, longer transit times, and equipment repositioning challenges, prompting additional surcharges alongside base rate increases.
Indian exporters in sectors such as textiles, chemicals, engineering goods, and consumer products are expected to feel the impact, particularly those relying on spot bookings or short-notice shipments.
The capacity squeeze comes amid continued volatility in global liner networks, where congestion at transshipment hubs and geopolitical disruptions have reduced schedule reliability and tightened available slots.
Market participants said freight conditions from India are likely to remain firm in the near term unless vessel supply improves or demand softens. Exporters have been advised to secure bookings early and review logistics costs as rate pressure persists.
