CMA CGM has rolled out a fresh set of Peak Season Surcharges spanning routes in Africa, Europe, and North America, as shipping lines continue to modify rates in anticipation of heightened seasonal demand.

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For shipments from China to South Africa, a US$100 per TEU fee will be applied starting 7 June 2026 for cargo heading to Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town. This charge will climb to US$250 per TEU from 15 June and stay in effect indefinitely.

West African routes will experience increased costs from 8 June. For Central West Africa locations such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Cote d’Ivoire, CMA CGM is imposing a US$750 per TEU surcharge on dry and reefer containers under short-term agreements. For South West Africa destinations like Angola, Congo, and Namibia, the surcharge will be US$525 per TEU.

The carrier also unveiled new pricing for Asia-Europe corridors. Effective 15 June, goods transported from all Asian ports to Northern European destinations, including the UK and ports stretching from Portugal to Finland and Estonia, will incur a US$600 per TEU surcharge. Additionally, shipments from China and Southeast Asia to Port Louis, Mauritius, will see an extra US$275 per TEU starting 7 June.

Mediterranean freight heading to North America will face new charges from 1 July. For West Mediterranean cargo bound for the US East Coast, CMA CGM will levy US$1,000 per 40-foot, 40HC, and 45-foot container. West Mediterranean shipments to Canada’s East Coast will be subject to US$600 per 40-foot, 40HC, and 45-foot container. For East Mediterranean exports to the US East Coast, dry cargo surcharges will amount to US$2,600 per 40-foot, 40HC, and 45-foot container.

These recent announcements underscore ongoing efforts by carriers to bolster pricing across various trade lanes, as capacity management and seasonal demand continue to underpin freight markets.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform