CMA CGM Implements New Peak Season Surcharges for West Africa and Mogadishu
What Happened?
CMA CGM is increasing Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for cargo on short-term contracts from China to multiple West African destinations, effective 22 October 2026. Separately, the carrier will introduce a new PSS for shipments from the Far East to Mogadishu, Somalia, starting 15 October 2026. These changes will directly increase freight costs for shippers on these specific trade lanes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 12, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
China -> West Africa, Far East -> East Africa
Affected Ports
Mogadishu
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving from China to West Africa or from the Far East to Mogadishu, Somalia, will be directly impacted by increased freight costs.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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