CMA CGM Introduces Peak Season Surcharges on Asia to East Africa Routes
What Happened?
CMA CGM is introducing new Peak Season Surcharges on container shipments moving from Asia to East Africa and the Indian Ocean. The additional charges will add between $1,000 and $1,235 per TEU on services bound for Mombasa, Kenya, and Port Louis, Mauritius. Logistics teams should anticipate notable ocean freight cost increases through the end of the year.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 25, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> East Africa, Asia -> Indian Ocean
Affected Ports
KEMBA, MUPLU
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing containerized cargo from Asia to East Africa and Indian Ocean destinations, specifically Kenya and Mauritius.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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