CMA CGM announces new peak season surcharges on Asia–Africa routes

CMA CGM has announced two Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on container shipments from Asia to destinations in East Africa and the Indian Ocean, with implementation scheduled for late October 2026.

The French shipping group will apply a surcharge of US$1,000 per TEU on cargo moving from South China and Hong Kong to Mombasa, Kenya, effective 25 October. A separate surcharge of US$1,235 per TEU will apply to shipments from the Far East to Port Louis, Mauritius, from 28 October.

Both measures cover all cargo types, according to the carrier’s official customer advisories.

New charges for Kenya and Mauritius

The surcharge on the South China–Mombasa trade will remain applicable until further notice, with CMA CGM identifying South China and Hong Kong SAR as the origin range.

For Mauritius, the carrier has established a broader Far East origin range, with Port Louis as the specified destination.

The two announcements establish different surcharge amounts and implementation dates, reflecting separate pricing measures for the respective trades.

For shipments originating in China, CMA CGM stated that the applicable PSS will be subject to filing with the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and/or may be included in the ocean freight rate.

Additional shipping charges may apply

CMA CGM noted that the announced surcharges are separate from other applicable shipping costs.

Depending on the shipment, these may include bunker-related charges, terminal handling charges at origin and destination, safety and security surcharges, and other local or contingency charges.

The new measures provide updated pricing information for shippers and freight forwarders arranging container transportation from Asian export markets to Kenya and Mauritius.

The carrier has not specified an expiry date for the Mauritius surcharge, while the Mombasa measure is explicitly scheduled to remain in effect until further notice.