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MSC and CMA CGM introduce fresh Panama Canal surcharges on low water

Source: Supply Chain Dive · 2026-07-25
Summary

MSC and CMA CGM have introduced fresh Panama Canal surcharges, citing operational constraints and lower water levels at the major waterway. The fees add to shippers' costs on Asia-US East Coast and Gulf routes already strained by draft restrictions and tight effective capacity.

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