CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for cargo originating from China and destined for West African countries. This surcharge will be effective from 15 June 2026 and will apply to both dry and reefer cargo booked under short-term contracts.
Specifically, for West Africa Central destinations including Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Equatorial Guinea, the PSS will be US$750 per TEU. This move reflects the carrier's strategy to manage capacity and demand during what it anticipates to be a peak shipping period.
For freight forwarders and shippers, this PSS will directly increase the cost of shipping goods from China to the specified West African nations. Forwarders should update their pricing models and communicate these additional costs to their clients to avoid unexpected expenses. The surcharge applies to both 20-foot and 40-foot equivalent units, impacting all container sizes for the affected trade lane.
