CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Adjust Surcharges in Succession, Up to $600 Per Box

On July 16, it was reported that CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd have successively issued notices for fee adjustments. These involve modifications to the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on multiple routes, including from Asia and Oceania to Africa, and from the Far East to Latin America, as well as the introduction of a new Panama Canal Transit Surcharge. Specifically, CMA CGM will cancel the original $200/TEU PSS on the route from China to North West Africa starting from July 16, 2026, and adjust the PSS on the route from China to Central West Africa to $125/TEU. Effective from July 15, a PSS of $250/TEU will be levied on all cargo from the Far East to Mozambique. Starting July 25, a canal surcharge of $100/TEU will be added for cargo from the Far East transiting the Panama Canal to destinations including the East Coast of Central America, the Caribbean region, and the East Coast of Mexico. As for Hapag-Lloyd, from the date of loading on July 15, a PSS of $600/TEU will be applied to cargo from Asia and Oceania to Southwest Africa, and a PSS of $200/TEU will be charged for dry containers destined for West Africa. These adjustments affect multiple international shipping lanes. Freight forwarders and foreign trade enterprises need to continuously monitor the specific effective dates and applicable scopes for each route. They should calculate logistics costs in advance and adjust shipment arrangements according to freight rate changes. [This article is sourced from Ebrun Go. Ebrun's automated writing robot uses algorithms to deliver e-commerce industry intelligence promptly. This young 'dog' is still learning; welcome to contact run@ebrun.com or leave comments to help it grow.]