CMA CGM Announces Low Water Surcharge for North Europe to Montreal Shipments
What Happened?
CMA CGM has announced a Low Water Surcharge of USD 150 per TEU, effective July 20, 2026. This surcharge applies to all cargo, excluding OOG and Breakbulk, for shipments from North Europe to Montreal, Canada, and destinations via that port.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
July 15, 2026
Effective from
July 20, 2026
Carrier
CMDU
Advisory category
surcharge
Affected Trade lanes
North Europe -> Canada
Affected Ports
Montreal
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs with container shipments from North Europe to Montreal, Canada, will be directly impacted by this new surcharge.
Source:
CMA CGMSet surcharge alert
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