CMA CGM will impose a peak season surcharge on cargo moving from South China, Hong Kong and Macau to several African ports from May 21, 2026. The move is a route-specific pricing adjustment, separate from the broader rise in global spot rates.
CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge on cargo originating from South China and the Hong Kong and Macau SARs, effective May 21, 2026. The surcharge applies across a range of cargo types and covers several African destinations, including Mombasa, Dar es Salaam, Beira, Maputo, Nacala and Tamatave, with different charges depending on the port and container size.
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