CMA CGM announces surcharges from China to West Africa

French ocean carrier CMA CGM has announced the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective from 25 December 2024, until further notice.

This surcharge applies to cargo originating from North China and destined for the West Africa North Range, which includes Liberia, Senegal, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Guinea Bissau, Cape Verde, and Sao Tome and Principe.

The surcharge for this route has been set at US$400 per TEU for dry cargo.

Additionally, a separate Peak Season Surcharge has been introduced for cargo originating from Central and South China and destined for the same West Africa North Range region.

For this route, the surcharge is US$200 per TEU for dry cargo.