CMA CGM has announced updated Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) from China and Asia to multiple destinations across Africa and the Maldives, effective from mid-March 2026.
East Africa and Indian Ocean
For shipments from China and Hong Kong/Macau:
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Kenya (Mombasa)
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Mar 15–24: USD 100/20’, USD 500/40’ & 45’
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From Mar 25: USD 300/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’
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Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)
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North & Central China:
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Mar 15–24: USD 400/container
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From Mar 25: USD 450/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’
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South China:
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From Mar 15: USD 450/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’
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Mozambique (Beira, Maputo, Nacala)
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Mar 15–24: USD 400/20’, USD 700/40’ & 45’
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From Mar 25: USD 500/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’
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Maldives (Male)
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From Mar 25: USD 150/20’, USD 800/40’ & 45’
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South Africa
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From Far East to South Africa (from Mar 27):
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USD 300/20’, USD 600/40’ & 45’
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West Africa
From China to West Africa (effective Mar 23, 2026):
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Nigeria, Angola, Congo, DRC, Namibia, Gabon, Cameroon
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USD 715 per TEU
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Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Ghana, Togo, Equatorial Guinea
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USD 740 per TEU
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These surcharges apply to all cargo types, with West Africa rates applicable to short-term contracts.
CMA CGM said the adjustments support continued service reliability and operational efficiency across these trade lanes.
