CMA CGM updates PSS from China to Africa and Maldives

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:

• Kenya (Mombasa)

  • Mar 15–24: USD 100/20’, USD 500/40’ & 45’

  • From Mar 25: USD 300/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’

• Tanzania (Dar es Salaam)

  • North & Central China:

    • Mar 15–24: USD 400/container

    • From Mar 25: USD 450/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’

  • South China:

    • From Mar 15: USD 450/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’

• Mozambique (Beira, Maputo, Nacala)

  • Mar 15–24: USD 400/20’, USD 700/40’ & 45’

  • From Mar 25: USD 500/20’, USD 900/40’ & 45’

• Maldives (Male)

  • From Mar 25: USD 150/20’, USD 800/40’ & 45’

South Africa

• From Far East to South Africa (from Mar 27):

  • USD 300/20’, USD 600/40’ & 45’

West Africa

From China to West Africa (effective Mar 23, 2026):

• Nigeria, Angola, Congo, DRC, Namibia, Gabon, Cameroon

  • USD 715 per TEU

• Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Ghana, Togo, Equatorial Guinea

  • USD 740 per TEU

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.

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