CMA CGM Will Adjust RoRo Surcharge to Tunisia
The shipping line announced new Bunker Adjustment Factor rates starting this October.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Automotive — General
CMA CGM will implement updated Bunker Adjustment Factor (BAF) rates on its RoRo service between France and Tunisia beginning 1 October 2026. These adjustments for import and export cargo respond to shifts in bunker fuel prices since the previous revision.
Why it matters
Bunker Adjustment Factors are critical for shipping lines to recover volatile fuel costs, impacting the total logistics expenses for companies moving goods via sea. Adjusting these fees ensures the financial sustainability of the transit route as fuel market conditions change.
The new BAF rates are set at €718 for full rolling units, €475 for empty rolling units, and €273 for passenger cars and minivans. Additionally, the company will charge €80 per linear metre for other rolling equipment and €44 per cubic metre for breakbulk cargo.
The players
CMA CGM
CMA CGM is a French global shipping and logistics company that operates a major RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) service network connecting various international ports.
The details
The new surcharge applies universally to all import and export cargo processed through the France-Tunisia RoRo service line. These rates reflect a comprehensive recalibration of fuel-related fees designed to account for market price movements.
Timeline
The revised BAF surcharge takes effect on 1 October 2026.
Roadmap
This move highlights the ongoing struggle for logistics providers to balance fluctuating global energy costs within the highly competitive short-sea shipping sector. It underscores a broader industry shift toward more frequent, automated pricing updates to insulate profit margins from volatile international oil markets.
Businesses and automotive shippers moving units between France and Tunisia will face immediate cost changes for their cargo starting in October. Logistics managers should audit their shipping budgets to account for these specific unit-based increases.
The takeaway
Shipping companies often utilize BAF surcharges as a pass-through cost mechanism to manage exposure to global fuel price spikes. Operators using these routes should prepare for these adjusted fees to protect their shipping margins in the coming quarter.
Further reading
Learn more about current logistics trends in the Automotive — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Container News.
