CMA CGM Sets $200 Peak Season Surcharge on China–Mozambique Cargo
CMA CGM will apply a $200 per TEU peak season surcharge on all cargo from China to Mozambique starting October 22, 2026, and lasting until further notice.
The story in focus
CMA CGM announced a Peak Season Surcharge of $200 per TEU on all cargo from China to Mozambique, effective for shipments loaded from October 22, 2026, until further notice. The carrier said the fee is part of efforts to provide reliable and efficient services.
- Surcharge is $200 per TEU on all cargo from China to Mozambique.
- It applies to shipments loaded from October 22, 2026, until further notice.
- The PSS is subject to filing with the Shanghai Shipping Exchange for ex-China shipments.
Surcharge Details
CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge of USD 200 per TEU for all cargo moving from China to Mozambique. The charge takes effect for cargo loaded on or after October 22, 2026, and remains in place until further notice, according to the carrier’s announcement dated October 11, 2026.
The surcharge applies across all cargo types on the trade lane. Basic freights remain separate, and the carrier noted that bunker-related surcharges, terminal handling charges at origin and destination, and safety and security surcharges may also apply.
Filing and Additional Charges
For shipments originating in China, CMA CGM said the PSS will be subject to its filing with the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and may be included in ocean freight. Other charges, such as contingency and local charges, may also be applicable, the carrier added.
The announcement does not specify an end date for the surcharge or quantify its expected impact on freight rates or volumes. Shippers booking China–Mozambique cargo should account for the additional USD 200 per TEU from the effective loading date.
When does the surcharge apply?
The $200 per TEU surcharge applies to all cargo from China to Mozambique loaded on or after October 22, 2026, and remains in effect until further notice, per CMA CGM’s announcement.
Sources & further reading
- PSS - From China to Mozambique ↗cma-cgm.com
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