CMA CGM announces PSS from China to West Africa

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CMA CGM will apply a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from China to West Africa from 15 June 2026.

The surcharge applies to dry and reefer cargo under short-term contracts.

For West Africa Central destinations, CMA CGM will charge US$750 per TEU to Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Equatorial Guinea. Shipments to Togo will face a surcharge of US$850 per TEU, while cargo to Ghana will be charged US$650 per TEU.

For West Africa North destinations, including Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and Sao Tome & Principe, the surcharge is set at US$350 per TEU.

Shipments from China to Gambia will be subject to a PSS of US$600 per TEU.

CMA CGM confirmed that no Peak Season Surcharge will apply on shipments from China to Guinea.

The carrier said the surcharge is intended to support reliable and efficient services across the trade.