CMA CGM Implements New Asia to Africa Peak Season & Weight Surcharges
What Happened?
CMA CGM has introduced updated Peak Season Surcharges ranging from US$250 to US$900 per TEU on short-term contract cargo from Asia to Africa, effective 1 November 2026. Additionally, an Overweight Surcharge of US$300 applies to 20-foot dry containers from China to East Africa exceeding 18 tonnes gross weight. These adjustments will substantially raise ocean freight expenses across these routes.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
November 1, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> West Africa, Asia -> East Africa, Asia -> Southern Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, BCOs, and freight forwarders moving containerized cargo on short-term contracts across Asia to Africa trade lanes.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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