Global container carrier CMA CGM has announced a $600 peak season surcharge on 20-foot containers from China to Nigeria, Angola, Congo and other South Range African nations, effective March 15, 2026.
CMA CGM has introduced a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) of $600 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) for cargo shipments from China to Nigeria and the South Range countries, including Angola, Republic of the Congo, DRC, Namibia, Gabon, and Cameroon. The surcharge takes effect on March 15, 2026, and remains in place until further notice. It applies to all containers under short-term arrangements, including Freight All Kinds, spot bookings, and monthly/quarterly contracts. This is separate from existing charges like bunker fees, terminal handling, and security costs.
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