CMA CGM has announced a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for cargo moving from North Europe to Canada’s East Coast.
According to the carrier, the RRI will apply to tariff and service contract rates and will take effect on February 10, 2026 (sailing date).
According to CMA CGM, the announced RRI applies to all cargo moving from or via ports in Northern Europe, including Northern France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia, Poland, the Baltic region, and Northern Spain (Bilbao and Gijón, excluding Vigo).
Cargo shipped from or via Portugal is excluded.
The initiative covers cargo originating from North Europe and moving to ports on Canada’s East Coast, including shipments that arrive through these ports and continue to inland destinations.
The following amounts will apply by container type and size:
CMA CGM notes that all applicable rates, surcharges, and rules under EU commitments can be found in the applicable Governing Tariffs.
An RRI is a pricing measure a carrier takes to restore or reset freight rates on specific trade lanes.
RRIs are typically applied to tariff rates and, in some cases, to contract rates, based on the carrier and its contract terms.
The RRI application may be tied to a gate-in date, loading date, or sailing/onboard date, and it depends on the carrier notice and trade lane.
In carrier notices, rate restoration is often presented as a separate pricing adjustment, and other trade-related surcharges may apply depending on the shipment.
At Cole International, we offer freight forwarding services to help Canadian businesses manage shipments from Europe and navigate carrier rates and charges with greater visibility.
If you’re shipping from or via North Europe, reach out to one of our trade professionals to discuss how this Rate Restoration Initiative may impact your shipping costs.