CMA CGM Announces New Peak Season Surcharges from China to Africa

CMA CGM will introduce new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) for cargo from China to Southern and East Africa, effective June 21, 2026. For shipments to South Africa, a fee of $450 per TEU will apply for goods from North and Central China, while those from South China will incur a $400 charge. In Beira, Mozambique, the surcharges will be $550 per TEU from North and Central China and $350 from South China. For East Africa, freight from North and Central China to Mombasa and Dar es Salaam will face a $500 surcharge for 20-foot containers and $1,000 for 40-foot high

cube containers. Shipments from South China will be charged $400 and $800, respectively. These fees apply to all cargo types for Southern Africa and to both dry and reefer containers for East Africa.