Rising military tensions between India and Pakistan made global logistics firms adjust operations to maintain safety and ensure supply chain continuity. French carrier CMA CGM announced the implementation of an Emergency Operational Recovery Surcharge on all cargo shipments to and from Pakistan, effective from May 15, 2025, based on loading date, and from June 6, 2025, for shipments involving the US, Canada, Latin America, and Oceania. The surcharge will remain in effect until further notice.

According to the notice, shipments from Pakistan to all destinations, excluding the Far East, Indian Sub-Continent, and Middle East Gulf, will incur a surcharge of US$800 per container. For shipments from Pakistan to the Far East, Indian Sub-Continent, and Middle East Gulf, the surcharge will be US$300 per container.

For cargo originating from all regions except the Far East and destined for Pakistan, the surcharge will also be US$300 per container. Meanwhile, shipments from the Far East to Pakistan will be subject to a surcharge of US$800 per container.