CMA CGM Implements Peak Season Surcharge for Reefer Cargo from North Europe
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for reefer cargo. The surcharge applies to shipments from North Europe to the Middle East Gulf. Effective from the loading date of October 15th, 2026, the PSS will be USD 1,000 per container.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 7, 2026
Effective from
October 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> Middle East Gulf
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing reefer cargo shipments from North Europe to the Middle East Gulf will be impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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