CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge from Europe to Australia and New Zealand

CMA CGM will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from Europe to Australia and New Zealand.

The surcharge will apply from 1 June 2026 (loading date) until further notice.

Scope and routes

The PSS covers:

• Services: NEMO (NEWMO), PAD (RTWPAN), and relay services via Asia
• Origin regions: North Europe, Poland, Scandinavia, Baltic, Mediterranean, Adriatic, Black Sea, and North Africa
• Destinations: Australia and New Zealand
• Cargo: all types.

Surcharge levels

CMA CGM set the following rates:

• USD 350 per TEU on direct services to Australia
• USD 200 per TEU on relay services via Asia to Australia
• USD 200 per TEU on all shipments to New Zealand.

Contract terms

The surcharge applies to all contracts with a validity of up to three months.

CMA CGM said the measure supports service reliability and efficiency during the peak shipping season.

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