These measures include: (i) the introduction of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for reefer shipments destined for West Africa; (ii) a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) applicable to reefer cargo discharging at Tema, Ghana; (iii) an Inland Emergency Fee in response to persistently low water levels on the Rhine and other major European rivers; (iv) an updated PSS for dry cargo originating from the Indian subcontinent and bound for the South America East Coast; and (v) a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for containerized cargo moving from the West Mediterranean to Canada.
1. Reefer PSS for West Africa-bound shipments
Effective 1 September 2026, CMA CGM will implement a PSS of €100 per TEU on reefer containers destined for West Africa. This surcharge applies to cargo originating from North Europe, the Baltic Sea region, Scandinavia, the West Mediterranean, and the Adriatic. Settlement terms shall align with the carrier’s standard freight payment conditions.
2. Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for Tema, Ghana
In light of ongoing congestion in the reefer yard at the Port of Tema, CMA CGM will introduce a PCS for reefer cargo discharged at this port, effective 25 August 2026. For shipments originating from North Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltic Sea region, the Adriatic, the West and East Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and North Africa, the surcharge amounts to €100 or US$115 per TEU. For all other origins, the surcharge is US$400 per TEU. Notably, for shipments subject to U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) filing requirements—including those from the United States, U.S. territories, Australia, and Latin American countries—the PCS will take effect on 20 September 2026.
3. Inland Emergency Fee due to low Rhine water levels
Owing to sustained low water levels on the Rhine and other key European inland waterways—which have constrained barge capacity, exacerbated terminal congestion, and extended dwell times—CMA CGM will impose an Inland Emergency Fee on all inland transport modes routed through the ports of Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and Rotterdam. The fee is structured as follows: €50 per container for destinations in Belgium and the Netherlands; and €75 per TEU for destinations in Germany, Switzerland, and France. For import shipments, the fee applies from 24 August 2026, calculated based on the vessel discharge date; for export shipments, it becomes effective from 1 September 2026, calculated based on the container loading date. Shipments under FMC-regulated contracts will be subject to this fee starting 21 September 2026. The fee remains in effect until further notice.
4. Revised PSS for dry cargo from the Indian subcontinent to South America East Coast
CMA CGM has revised its existing PSS for dry cargo originating from the India West Coast, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and destined for the South America East Coast. The surcharge remains at US$2,000 per dry container. Until 31 August 2026, it applies universally across all contractual arrangements. Effective 1 September 2026, the surcharge will apply exclusively to long-term contracts.
5. Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) for West Mediterranean–Canada trade
Effective 15 September 2026, CMA CGM will implement an RRI for containerized cargo moving from the West Mediterranean to Canada. Eligible origin ports include Italy and Mediterranean ports in Spain, France, and Morocco. The initiative covers all standard container types except out-of-gauge (OOG) shipments. The rate adjustment comprises an increase of US$250 per 20-foot container and US$500 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube, and 45-foot container. In addition to the RRI, standard ancillary charges—including bunker adjustment factor (BAF), terminal handling charges (THC), security surcharges, contingency fees, and local levies—remain applicable to affected trade lanes.
Resource.: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/bsxFvrE8sSdRE0Co7m_RlQ