CMA CGM announces PSS for Oceania–Mediterranean and Asia–West Africa Trades

CMA CGM has introduced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on several international trade routes to maintain reliable shipping services.

Oceania to East Mediterranean

A PSS will apply to shipments from Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste to Egypt, Syria, and Türkiye.

Effective: April 3, 2026
Cargo: Dry and reefer containers

Rates:

• USD 500 per dry container

• USD 1,000 per reefer container

Asia to West Africa

CMA CGM will also apply a PSS for shipments from North East Asia and South East Asia to several West African markets.

Effective: March 15, 2026
Cargo: Dry and reefer containers
Applicable on: Short-term contracts

North East Asia origins to destinations including Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Angola, Cameroon, and other West African countries:

• USD 150 per TEU

South East Asia origins to markets such as Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, and Gabon:

• USD 500 per TEU

The surcharges will remain in effect until further notice.