CMA CGM Sets $1,000/TEU Peak Season Surcharge from South America East Coast
CMA CGM will apply a $1,000 per TEU peak season surcharge from South America East Coast to the US, Latin America and Caribbean, effective October 15, 2026.
The story in focus
CMA CGM announced a Peak Season Surcharge of USD 1,000 per TEU on all cargo from South America East Coast to the US, Latin America and Caribbean. It takes effect October 15, 2026, and October 28 for US, territories and Latam notice countries, until further notice.
- Surcharge is USD 1,000 per TEU on all cargo.
- Effective October 15, 2026, until further notice; October 28 for US, territories and Latam notice countries.
- Applies to long-term shipments only; basic freights and other charges may also apply.
Surcharge details
CMA CGM will apply a Peak Season Surcharge of USD 1,000 per TEU on all cargo from South America East Coast to South America West Coast, Central America East and West Coasts, the Caribbean, Mexico East and West Coasts, Guyana, Surinam, the United States and Canada all coasts.
The carrier said the measure is effective October 15, 2026, until further notice, with a later start of October 28, 2026, for the United States and territories, and Latam notice countries.
Commercial terms
The surcharge applies only to long-term shipments, according to the announcement. CMA CGM noted that associated basic freights are available through its prices finder.
Bunker-related surcharges, terminal handling charges at origin and destination, and safety and security surcharges may also apply, the carrier said. Other charges such as contingency and local charges may be applicable.
When does the surcharge start for US-bound cargo?
For the United States and territories, the surcharge starts October 28, 2026. For other destinations, it starts October 15, 2026, and remains in effect until further notice.
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