Casablanca – French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced a significant increase in its freight rates for transporting vehicles via roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ships between France and the Maghreb countries—Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia—set to take effect on October 1.
In an official statement, CMA CGM explained that the new tariffs are a response to rising bunker prices since the last adjustment of fuel surcharges. This price revision will impact both import and export operations involving various types of vehicles and equipment.
Specifically, the new rates for shipments to Algeria will see filled RO-RO containers priced at approximately $1,250, with empty containers costing around $800. The shipping fee for public works machinery and utility vehicles will rise to about $160 per linear meter. Additionally, transporting passenger cars and minivans will incur a charge of approximately $275 per vehicle, while bulk and breakbulk goods will cost about $75 per cubic meter.
For Morocco, the updated rates will set filled RO-RO containers at about $680 and empty ones at around $440. The cost for transporting rolling stock and utility vehicles will be $65 per linear meter. The loading rate for passenger vehicles and minivans will be approximately $230, while various goods will be charged at around $35 per cubic meter.
In Tunisia, the new rates for filled RO-RO containers will be approximately $520, with empty containers priced at about $340. The shipping fee for rolling stock and utility vehicles will be set at $60 per linear meter. The rate for transporting passenger cars and minivans will be approximately $200, while various goods will cost around $30 per cubic meter.
This rate increase is part of CMA CGM’s efforts to manage rising logistics and energy costs, which could have broader implications for businesses operating between Europe and North Africa. As the shipping sector continues to adapt to changing market conditions, these adjustments highlight the ongoing challenges faced by importers and exporters in the region.
