CMA CGM Announces Peak Season Surcharge To Enhance Service Reliability
In an ongoing commitment to delivering steadfast and efficient service, the CMA CGM Group, a prominent French container transportation and shipping company, has declared the implementation of a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) effective from January 1st, 2024. The surcharge will be applicable to shipments from all Asian ports, encompassing Japan, Southeast Asia, and Bangladesh, to Northern European ports, including the United Kingdom and the entire range from Portugal to Finland and Estonia.
The Peak Season Surcharge, amounting to USD 500 per TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit), will be applicable to various cargo types, including dry cargo, out-of-gauge shipments (OOG’s), paying empties, and reefer cargo. The surcharge will be in effect from the date of loading in the origin ports, starting on January 1st, 2024, and will continue until further notice.
This strategic move by CMA CGM aims to bolster the reliability and efficiency of its services during peak seasons, ensuring a seamless flow of goods from Asia to North Europe.
For additional details and inquiries, customers may refer to the official communication from CMA CGM or contact the company directly for clarification on the application and duration of the Peak Season Surcharge.
CMA CGM Group, with a global footprint spanning 160 countries, boasts a network of 400 offices and 750 warehouses. With an extensive team of 155,000 employees, the company achieved a remarkable global revenue of 74 billion USD in 2022. Operating a fleet of 593 vessels, CMA CGM connects 420 of the world”s 521 commercial ports through 257 shipping lines, transporting a substantial volume of 22 million TEUs, with a fleet”s slot capacity of 5 million TEUs.
In the logistics sector, CMA CGM manages 750 warehouses covering 9 million square meters, facilitating ground freight of 2.8 million tons, airfreight of 0.4 million tons, and ocean volumes of 1.05 million TEUs (3PL & NVO). Additionally, the company oversees 429,000 cubic meters of LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments.
CMA CGM”s dedication to growth extends to its diverse portfolio of brands and subsidiaries, including APL in Singapore, ANL in Oceania, CNC in the Intra-Asia market, Containerships in Europe, Comanav in North Africa, Mercosul in South America, CMA Ships for vessel and crew management, CMA Terminals & Terminal Link for terminal construction, acquisition, and operation, and CEVA LOGISTICS for comprehensive logistics solutions.
