CMA CGM Announces Peak Season Surcharge Update for North Europe to US Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM is updating its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS03) for shipments from North Europe to the United States, effective 20 September 2026. This change will increase shipping costs for both dry and reefer cargo on this trade lane until further notice. The surcharge applies to a broad range of North European ports and all US coastal and inland destinations.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 31, 2026
Effective from
September 20, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> United States
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with container shipments from North Europe to the United States will be directly impacted by these increased costs.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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