CMA CGM Implements Overweight Surcharge for Far East to Tema, Ghana Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced an Overweight Surcharge (OWS) for shipments from the Far East to Tema, Ghana. Effective October 27th, 2026, a charge of USD 300 will be applied to each 20-foot container with a gross weight exceeding 18 tons. This surcharge will remain in effect until further notice.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 15, 2026
Effective from
October 27, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East -> West Africa
Affected Ports
Tema
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with 20-foot container shipments exceeding 18 tons from the Far East to Tema, Ghana will be directly impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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