# China Capacity Crisis: Shipping Lines Continue to Raise Prices **Category:** Industry News | **Source:** Frachtportal Redaktion | **Published:** 2026-06-08 | **Updated:** 2026-07-27 **Tags:** China Kapazität, Seefracht China, PSS June 2026CMA CGM, Asia Europe Ocean Freight, Containerfracht, Containerfrachtraten, FAK Rates, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Seefracht, Digitalisierung > Shipping space is becoming scarce from China. Shipping companies are increasingly relying on spot rates, FAK, and premium services. New GRI and PSS surcharges will come into effect in mid-June. --- Space in sea freight from China is becoming tight again. Many shippers want to ship earlier, shipping companies are reporting full vessels, and prices continue to rise. What started in May continues in June. Particularly affected are shipments from China and Southeast Asia to Europe and North America. Market reports indicate an early peak season. In addition, there are uncertainties regarding U.S. tariffs, the Cape Route due to the situation in the Red Sea, and many schedules that are already running poorly. This is becoming uncomfortable for customers. Those with old contracts or lower rates do not automatically secure space. Several market reports mention that shipping companies are restricting contract bookings and pushing more cargo onto FAK, spot, or premium services. Simply put: those who need to ship urgently must often pay more. CMA CGM has announced new peak season surcharges. For Asia to Northern Europe, a PSS of USD 500 per TEU was first reported starting June 1. Container News additionally reports a PSS of USD 600 per TEU starting June 15, 2026. Maersk has also announced new PSS surcharges for Far East Asia to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean starting June 10. For freight forwarders and shippers, this means: don't wait too long for China bookings. When the goods are ready, a quick decision should be made. Those who wait risk higher rates, rollovers, or even no space on the desired vessel. The market is not completely blocked. But it has definitely tightened. And if shipping companies continue to push rates upwards, offers can expire very quickly. --- For shippers, this means: register shipments from China early and do not wait until the last week. Those in need of space should clarify openly with the forwarder whether it is genuine fixed capacity or just a non-binding rate. Clear communication is crucial for forwarders. Customers must understand that a low rate without a space guarantee is of little benefit. Right now, it's not just the price that counts, but whether the container will actually go. In short: It is getting tighter and more expensive from China. Those who wait will likely pay more or be left behind. --- Shipping space from China and Southeast Asia is becoming tighter on key routes. Market reports indicate an early peak season and increasing demand. Carriers are reportedly limiting contract bookings or prioritizing FAK, spot, and premium services. CMA CGM announced a peak season surcharge of USD 500 per TEU for Asia to Northern Europe starting June 1, 2026. Container News also reported on a CMA CGM PSS of USD 600 per TEU starting June 15, 2026, for Asia to Northern Europe. Maersk announced a PSS from June 10, 2026, for Far East Asia to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. The surcharges particularly affect short-term bookings and customers without secured space. Primary drivers are the early peak season, customs uncertainties, capacity management by carriers, and disrupted schedules. LinkedIn posts, such as those from ELVIS AG, illustrate the buzz in the market. 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