CMA CGM Sets Peak Season Surcharge on Med-ME/Red Sea Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective from August 1, 2026, for dry, OOG, and paying empty cargo. This surcharge applies to shipments from the Mediterranean and North Africa to the Middle East Gulf and Red Sea. Rates vary from USD 500 to USD 1,500 per unit depending on the specific origin and destination regions.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 25, 2026
Effective from
August 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Mediterranean -> Middle East Gulf, Mediterranean -> Red Sea, North Africa -> Middle East Gulf, North Africa -> Red Sea
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo moving from the Mediterranean and North Africa to the Middle East Gulf and Red Sea will be directly affected by increased costs.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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