CMA CGM Announces Staggered Peak Season Surcharges Across Asia-Canada, West Africa, and Mediterranean Trades

Summary

CMA CGM announced a complex, multi-lane Peak Season Surcharge schedule. For Taiwan-to-Canada shipments, three pricing windows were set: June 15-30 at $2,065/$2,530/$3,060 (20ft/40ft/45ft), July 1-9 at $1,800/$2,000/$2,530, and from July 10 surging to $3,600/$4,000/$5,050, more than double the prior window. From July 1, a $1,400/TEU PSS covers Far East-to-Mediterranean and North Africa cargo, and a $200/TEU PSS applies to Northeast Asia-to-West Africa. China-to-West Africa South faces $575/TEU from June 22, switching to $200/TEU from July 1. The staggered structure makes booking timing a material cost variable, with the July 10 spike reflecting carriers' confidence in sustained peak demand.