CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) effective on select trade lanes, aimed at sustaining service reliability, operational efficiency, and network stability amid evolving market conditions. 

1. Europe & North Africa to Australia  

Effective 7 May 2026, a PSS will apply to all shipments originating from Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic Sea, the Black Sea, and North Africa destined for Australia.  

• Scope: Applies to NEMO (NEWMO), PAD (RTWPAN), and Asia-relay services.  

• Cargo eligibility: All containerized cargo.  

• Applicable rates:  

 – USD 350 per TEU for direct services;  

 – USD 200 per TEU for relay services via Asia.  

• Contract coverage: Valid for contracts with a term of up to three months.  

2. East Mediterranean to United States  

Effective 1 May 2026, a separate PSS will apply to shipments originating from the East Mediterranean region—including Greece, Türkiye, Egypt, and other contiguous countries—destined for U.S. ports on the East Coast, West Coast, and Gulf Coast.  

• Cargo eligibility: All containerized cargo, excluding out-of-gauge (OOG) units.

• Applicable rates:  

 – USD 1,050 per 20-foot container;  

 – USD 2,100 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube (HC), and 45-foot container.  

These surcharges are introduced in response to sustained market pressures—including demand volatility, port congestion, and capacity constraints—across key global shipping corridors. CMA CGM remains committed to transparent communication and operational continuity for its customers. 

Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GrQrilBvfsY-nKaiKlJUlw