CMA CGM Adjusts Peak Season Surcharges for Red Sea and South Africa Routes
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced changes to its Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) affecting specific trade routes. The PSS for shipments from North Europe to the Red Sea will be reduced from September 1, 2026. Concurrently, a new PSS will be introduced for cargo from Asia to South Africa and Mauritius starting August 20, 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
August 14, 2026
Effective from
August 20, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> Red Sea, Asia -> South Africa, Asia -> Mauritius
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments on the North Europe to Red Sea and Asia to South Africa/Mauritius trade lanes.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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