# CMA CGM introduces new peak season surcharges across Africa and Latin America trades

- **Source:** https://pelavox.com/cma-cgm-introduces-new-peak-season-surcharges-across-africa-and-latin-america-trades/
- **Publisher:** pelavox. (The voice of shipping)
- **Author:** Jason Nicholson
- **Published:** 2026-11-14T19:00:00+00:00
- **Updated:** 2026-11-14T19:00:00+00:00
- **Section:** Markets
- **Type:** News
- **Topics:** CMA CGM, Container Shipping, Freight Rates, Latin America, Peak Season Surcharge, South Africa

CMA CGM has announced new Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) on shipments from the Far East to South Africa and from several European and Mediterranean origins to Latin America and the Caribbean. The measures will take effect in November and December 2026, respectively, covering a broad range of cargo and trade corridors.

According to the carrier’s customer advisories, a surcharge of USD 650 per TEU will apply to all cargo moving from the Far East to South Africa from November 15, 2026, based on the loading date. The charge will remain in effect until further notice.

The measure covers the Far East–South Africa trade and forms part of CMA CGM’s latest adjustments to its freight surcharge structure.

## Additional surcharges on Europe–Latin America routes

Separately, CMA CGM has announced a Peak Season Surcharge designated PSS 02 for shipments from North Europe, the Mediterranean and other European origins to destinations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The revised charges will take effect on December 7, 2026, based on the loading date, and will remain applicable until further notice.

For shipments originating in North Europe, excluding Portugal, and destined for the west coast of South America, the surcharge will be EUR 200 per unit. The measure applies to all cargo under short-term contracts.

A surcharge of EUR 200 per unit will also apply to cargo originating from Mediterranean ports in Spain, Italy and France, as well as Portugal and the Adriatic, and moving to the west coast of South America, the west coasts of Central America and Mexico, the east coast of Central America and the Caribbean, and selected Leeward and Windward Island destinations.

For shipments originating from the Eastern Mediterranean, Adriatic, North Africa and Black Sea, CMA CGM has separately specified a surcharge of USD 200 per unit for the corresponding Latin American and Caribbean destination ranges. These charges also apply to all cargo under short-term contracts.

The destination coverage excludes the French West Indies from the specified Caribbean range, as well as Gustavia and Philipsburg from the Leeward Islands range.

The announcements introduce different surcharge levels and currencies depending on the origin and destination of shipments. While the Far East–South Africa measure is calculated per TEU, the Europe–Latin America surcharges are assessed per unit, making the distinction relevant for shippers evaluating additional transportation costs.

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Cite as: "CMA CGM introduces new peak season surcharges across Africa and Latin America trades", pelavox., 14 November 2026, https://pelavox.com/cma-cgm-introduces-new-peak-season-surcharges-across-africa-and-latin-america-trades/