CMA CGM Implements Peak Season Surcharge for Shipments from China to Durban
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all cargo types from China to Durban, South Africa. Effective from the loading date of September 17th, 2026, the surcharge will be USD 100 per TEU. The carrier states this is in a continued effort to provide reliable and efficient services.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 17, 2026
Effective from
September 17, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Africa
Affected Ports
Durban
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from China to Durban, South Africa, will be impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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