CMA CGM Implements New Peak Season Surcharges for Asia-Africa Routes
What Happened?
CMA CGM is introducing three new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) in October 2026, increasing shipping costs on key trade lanes from Asia to Africa. These new charges will impact shipments from the Far East and Southeast Asia to destinations in South Africa, West Africa, and Mozambique, with the highest surcharge reaching US$750 per TEU. These fees are additional to base freight rates and other applicable charges.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 16, 2026
Effective from
October 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Asia -> South Africa, Asia -> West Africa, Asia -> Mozambique
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs managing container shipments from Asia (Far East and Southeast Asia) to South Africa, West Africa, and Mozambique will be directly affected by these new surcharges.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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