CMA CGM Implements $150/TEU Low Water Surcharge for US to Latin America Trades
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) of USD 150 per TEU, effective October 1st, 2026. This surcharge applies to all cargo from the US East Coast, Gulf, and various islands to the West Coast of South America. It also affects cargo from the US West Coast to the East Coasts of South America, Central America, and Mexico, as well as the Caribbean and other specified Latin American regions.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 5, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
US East Coast -> West Coast South America, US Gulf -> West Coast South America, US West Coast -> East Coast South America, US West Coast -> Central America, US West Coast -> Mexico, US West Coast -> Caribbean
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs moving container shipments from the US East and West Coasts to various destinations in Latin America.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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