CMA CGM has announced the implementation of peak season surcharges (PSS) for cargo transported from China to multiple destinations in East Africa, effective as of mid-May 2026. This adjustment forms part of the carrier's long-standing commitment to upholding reliable and efficient services across its entire shipping network.

The aforementioned surcharges will be applicable to all cargo originating from North China, Central China, and South China, with tariff rates varying by the port of origin and port of destination.

For shipments departing from North China: a surcharg of USD 100 per Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit (TEU) will be levied on cargo bound for Mombasa (KEMBA) effective May 15; routes to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and Beira (MZBEW) will be subject to surcharges of USD 200 per TEU and USD 100 per TEU respectively, with both entering into force on May 21.

For cargo originating from Central China: a surcharge of USD 200 per TEU will be applied to both the Mombasa and Dar es Salaam routes, effective May 15 and May 21 respectively, while the route to Beira will incur a surcharge of USD 100 per TEU effective May 15.

For shipments departing from South China: surcharges will apply to all three destinations, namely Mombasa, Dar es Salaam and Beira, effective May 15. The tariff for Mombasa is set at USD 200 per TEU, while both Dar es Salaam and Beira will be charged a rate of USD 100 per TEU.

Beyond confirming the applicable tariff rates and effective dates, CMA CGM has not released any additional statement regarding this surcharge announcement.

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