CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on multiple trade lanes to maintain service reliability and efficiency.
Europe & North Africa to Australia
From May 7, 2026, a PSS will apply on shipments from North Europe, the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea, and North Africa to Australia.
- Scope: NEMO (NEWMO), PAD (RTWPAN), and relay services via Asia
- Cargo: All
- Rates:
- USD 350 per TEU (direct services)
- USD 200 per TEU (relay services via Asia)
- Applies to contracts with up to three months validity.
East Mediterranean to USA
From May 1, 2026, a separate PSS will apply on shipments from the East Mediterranean, including Greece, Türkiye, Egypt, and others—to the United States (East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf).
- Cargo: All except out-of-gauge (OOG)
- Rates:
- USD 1,050 per 20’ container
- USD 2,100 per 40’/40’HC/45’ containers.
These surcharges reflect ongoing market pressures and capacity dynamics across global shipping routes.
