CMA CGM Implements Overweight Surcharge for Far East to Africa Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM will introduce a new Overweight Surcharge (OWS) for 20-foot dry containers exceeding 18 tonnes on the Far East to South Africa and Mauritius trade lanes. Effective August 15, 2026, this US$500 per container charge will increase costs for shippers transporting heavy goods on these routes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 10, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East -> South Africa, Far East -> Mauritius
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs transporting heavy 20-foot dry containers from the Far East to South Africa and Mauritius will be directly impacted by increased shipping costs.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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