CMA CGM begins collection of $600 surcharge on China-Nigeria shipments

On Sunday, March 15, 2026, CMA CGM began the collection of $600 peak season surcharge on container shipments from China to Nigeria and other ports across the South Range region.

In an announcement, the French carrier said the surcharge will remain in place until further notice, describing the measure as necessary to maintain “reliable and efficient shipping services during the peak season.”

The charge applies to all containers measured in twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) under short-term arrangements covering Freight All Kinds (FAK) cargo, spot bookings, and both monthly and quarterly contracts.

Beyond Nigeria, the surcharge extends to Angola, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Gabon, and Cameroon — a cluster of import-dependent economies where higher freight costs can ripple quickly into retail prices.

CMA CGM warned that the peak season surcharge is separate from existing charges, including bunker-related fees, terminal handling charges at origin and destination ports, and safety and security levies.

The company also cautioned that additional contingency or local port charges could be imposed depending on operational conditions across shipping terminals.