CMA CGM Implements $1000 Peak Season Surcharge for Red Sea Dry Cargo
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of USD 1000 per unit for dry cargo. This surcharge will be effective from the sailing date of August 15th, 2026. The affected trade lane is from the Red Sea to destinations in North Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 31, 2026
Effective from
August 15, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Red Sea -> North Europe, Red Sea -> Mediterranean, Red Sea -> North Africa
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with dry cargo shipments originating from the Red Sea region and destined for North Europe, the Mediterranean, or North Africa will be directly impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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