CMA CGM Implements New Peak Season Surcharges for Africa and Americas Trades
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a series of new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) effective in October, impacting multiple trade lanes originating from Asia and the east coast of South America. These measures will significantly increase shipping costs for customers on specified routes, with surcharges ranging from US$200 to US$1,000 per TEU.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 6, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> Africa, Asia -> Americas, East Coast South America -> Africa, East Coast South America -> Americas
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving from Asia and East Coast South America to destinations in Africa and the Americas will be directly affected by these new surcharges.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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