CMA CGM Implements Port Congestion Surcharge for Shipments to Tema, Ghana

What Happened?

CMA CGM has announced a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for all cargo types destined for Tema, Ghana, due to the current operational situation at the port. Effective from November 1st, 2026 (or November 15th, 2026 for the USA & Brazil), the surcharge applies to shipments from the Far East, Europe, the Americas, and other specified regions. The surcharge is set at EUR 200 / USD 200 per dry container (with exceptions for the Far East at USD 200 per TEU) and EUR 850 / USD 1,000 per reefer TEU.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
October 19, 2026
Effective from
November 1, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East -> West Africa, Europe -> West Africa, Americas -> West Africa
Affected Ports
GHTEM
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with cargo destined for Tema, Ghana, from the Far East, Europe, or the Americas will be impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGM
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