CMA CGM Introduces New Surcharges and Kenya Import Regulations
What Happened?
CMA CGM is implementing new surcharges and documentation rules that will increase costs and add procedural steps for shippers across several trade lanes. A Peak Season Surcharge will affect cargo from the Far East to the Maldives, while a Low Water Surcharge will apply to various Americas trades in Q3 and Q4 2026. Additionally, new Advance Cargo Declaration rules are now mandatory for all containerized imports into Kenya, risking delays and penalties for non-compliance.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 10, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
Far East -> Maldives, Americas trades
Affected Ports
Kenya, Maldives
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs involved in containerized imports to Kenya, as well as those shipping from the Far East to the Maldives and on various Americas trade lanes.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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