CMA CGM Implements Peak Season Surcharge for Reefer Shipments to Monrovia, Liberia
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for reefer cargo from all origins worldwide to Monrovia, Liberia. The surcharge is set at EUR 500 or USD 600 per TEU. The effective date is July 20th, 2026, based on the date of loading, except for shipments from US territories, Latam notice countries, and Australia, for which the effective date is August 10th, 2026.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 21, 2026
Effective from
July 20, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> West Africa
Affected Ports
Monrovia
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs transporting reefer cargo from any origin worldwide to Monrovia, Liberia will be affected by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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