# CMA CGM announces new surcharges on Asia–Mediterranean and Mauritius routes

- **Source:** https://pelavox.com/cma-cgm-announces-new-surcharges-on-asia-mediterranean-and-mauritius-routes/
- **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping)
- **Author:** Helena Pierce
- **Published:** 2026-11-12T09:00:00+00:00
- **Updated:** 2026-11-12T09:00:00+00:00
- **Section:** Markets
- **Type:** News
- **Topics:** Asia, CMA CGM, Container Freight Rates, Freight Markets, Mauritius, Mediterranean, North Africa, Ocean Freight, Peak Season Surcharge, Port Louis, PSS, Shipping Costs

CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) measures covering container shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean and North Africa, alongside updated charges for cargo moving from the Far East to Mauritius.

The two announcements, issued on 10 November 2026, introduce different surcharge levels and implementation dates depending on the destination and origin of shipments. The measures will apply from 15 November for Mauritius and 25 November for Mediterranean and North African destinations, based on the cargo loading date.

The adjustments affect several types of containerised cargo, with additional charges applying according to equipment size, trade lane and applicable tariff conditions.

## Surcharges on Asia–Mediterranean shipments

From 25 November 2026, CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge of USD 800 per 20-foot container and USD 1,600 per 40-foot container for shipments originating from major Asian ports and destined for Mediterranean and North African base ports.

The measure applies to dry containers, refrigerated cargo, out-of-gauge shipments and paying empty containers. The surcharge will remain in effect until further notice, subject to any applicable regulatory filing requirements.

The announced amounts represent additional freight charges rather than complete ocean freight rates. Depending on the shipment, bunker-related surcharges, terminal handling charges, security-related fees and other local or contingency charges may also apply.

For shipments originating in China, CMA CGM states that the surcharge will be subject to the relevant filing procedures with the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and/or incorporated into the ocean freight rate.

The announcement covers a broad range of Asia-origin shipments serving Mediterranean and North African ports, introducing a common surcharge structure across the affected container categories.

## Updated charges for Mauritius

In a separate announcement, CMA CGM revised its Peak Season Surcharge for cargo moving from the Far East to Port Louis, Mauritius, effective from 15 November 2026.

Shipments originating from China and its Special Administrative Regions will be subject to a surcharge of USD 800 per TEU, while cargo from Northeast Asia and Southeast Asia will attract a surcharge of USD 500 per TEU.

Both charges apply to all cargo types and will remain in effect until further notice. As with the Mediterranean measures, additional bunker, terminal handling, security and local charges may be applicable.

The Mauritius adjustment follows earlier surcharge announcements affecting Asia–Africa trade lanes, including measures introduced at the beginning of November. However, the latest notice establishes new amounts and an updated implementation date for the specified origins.

CMA CGM has not provided specific market data or quantified cost pressures in the two announcements to explain the revised surcharge levels.

The changes add to the carrier’s recent adjustments to freight pricing across several international trade corridors. For shippers and freight forwarders, the applicable additional cost will depend on the shipment’s origin, destination, equipment type and contractual terms, alongside any other charges included in the final freight quotation.

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Cite as: "CMA CGM announces new surcharges on Asia–Mediterranean and Mauritius routes", pelavox., 12 November 2026, https://pelavox.com/cma-cgm-announces-new-surcharges-on-asia-mediterranean-and-mauritius-routes/