CMA CGM recently announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS05) set to take effect on 15 October 2024.

This surcharge will apply to shipments originating from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East Gulf, the Red Sea region, and Egypt, destined for the United States East Coast and Gulf Coast.

The surcharge, set at US$1,000 per unit, will impact all types of cargo and will remain in effect until further notice.

CMA CGM advised its customers to prepare for the adjustment as the busy shipping season approaches.