CMA CGM has announced a new wave of Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across multiple trade lanes covering Africa, Europe and North America as carriers continue adjusting pricing ahead of peak season demand.
The carrier introduced new surcharges for South African cargo from China.
From 7 June 2026, cargo from China to Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town will face a surcharge of US$100 per TEU.
The surcharge will increase to US$250 per TEU from 15 June and remain in place until further notice.
West Africa trades will also see higher pricing from 8 June.
For Central West Africa destinations, including Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, CMA CGM will apply a surcharge of US$750 per TEU for dry and reefer cargo under short-term contracts.
South West Africa destinations, including Angola, Congo and Namibia, will face a surcharge of US$525 per TEU.
The carrier also announced new pricing measures on Asia-Europe routes.
Cargo moving from all Asian ports to North European destinations, including the UK and ports from Portugal to Finland and Estonia, will face a surcharge of US$600 per TEU from 15 June.
Shipments from China and Southeast Asia to Port Louis, Mauritius, will face an additional US$275 per TEU from 7 June.
Mediterranean cargo moving to North America will also see new charges from 1 July.
For West Mediterranean cargo to the US East Coast, CMA CGM will apply:
- US$500 per 20’ container
- US$1,000 per 40’, 40HC and 45’ containers
West Mediterranean cargo to Canada East Coast destinations will face:
- US$300 per 20’ container
- US$600 per 40’, 40HC and 45’ containers
For East Mediterranean exports to the US East Coast, dry cargo surcharges will reach:
- US$1,300 per 20’ container
- US$2,600 per 40’, 40HC and 45’ containers
The latest announcements reflect increasing carrier efforts to strengthen pricing across multiple trades as capacity management and seasonal demand continue supporting freight markets.
