CMA CGM Puccini / Source: VesselFinder
CMA CGM has announced a series of surcharge and rate adjustments across several trades, covering reefer, inland and dry cargo.
The changes include a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for reefers moving to West Africa, a congestion surcharge for Tema and an emergency inland fee in Europe.
The carrier has also updated its PSS from the Indian subcontinent to South America and announced a Rate Restoration Initiative (RRI) from the West Mediterranean to Canada.
Reefer PSS from Europe to West Africa
From 1 September 2026, CMA CGM will apply a PSS of €100 per TEU on reefer shipments to West Africa.
The surcharge covers cargo originating from North Europe, the Baltic, Scandinavia, the West Mediterranean and the Adriatic.
Settlement will follow the freight payment terms.
Congestion surcharge for reefers to Tema
CMA CGM will also introduce a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for reefer cargo moving to Tema, Ghana.
The carrier cited congestion at the port’s reefer yard as the reason for the measure.
From North Europe, Scandinavia, the Baltic, Adriatic, West and East Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa, the surcharge will be €100 or US$115 per TEU.
For reefer cargo from all other origins, the surcharge will be US$400 per TEU.
The PCS takes effect on 25 August 2026. For the United States, US territories, Australia and Latin American countries subject to filing, it will apply from 20 September 2026.
Low Rhine water levels trigger inland emergency fee
CMA CGM is also introducing an Inland Emergency Fee as low water levels continue to disrupt barge operations on the Rhine and other European rivers.
The carrier said reduced capacity, congestion and longer terminal dwell times are increasing operational costs.
The fee applies to all transport modes for inland shipments routed through Antwerp, Zeebrugge and Rotterdam.
For locations in Belgium and the Netherlands, the charge will be €50 per container.
For locations in Germany, Switzerland and France, the fee will be €75 per TEU.
For imports, the measure takes effect from 24 August, based on the discharge date. For exports, it applies from 1 September, based on the loading date.
FMC-contracted cargo will be subject to the fee from 21 September 2026.
The surcharge will remain in place until further notice.
PSS maintained from Indian subcontinent to South America
CMA CGM has also updated its PSS for dry cargo from the India West Coast, Pakistan and Sri Lanka to the South America East Coast.
The surcharge remains US$2,000 per dry container.
Until 31 August, it applies to all contracts.
From 1 September 2026, the same US$2,000 surcharge will apply to long-term contracts only.
Rate restoration from West Mediterranean to Canada
Finally, CMA CGM will introduce an RRI for cargo moving from the West Mediterranean to Canada.
The measure takes effect on 15 September 2026.
It covers shipments from Italy, Mediterranean ports in Spain, France and Morocco. All cargo is included except out-of-gauge shipments.
The increase will be US$250 per 20-foot container and US$500 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube and 45-foot container.
Additional bunker, terminal handling, security, contingency and local charges may also apply to the affected trades.