Shipping companies are "crazy" to impose surcharges

From the 6th of this month, in order to make up for the losses caused by the increase in operating costs, many shipping companies have issued notices and began to charge various surcharges. According to incomplete statistics, more than 10 surcharges will be levied in November.

 

1. CMA levies a peak season surcharge from China to Russia

CMA announced that starting from November 22, 2020, a peak season surcharge of 125$/TEU will be imposed on all general and special containers exported from China to Vladivostok and Vostochny in Russia.

Please find the Peak Season Surcharge(PSS) rates applicable as from November 22nd, 2020 (date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice.

 

This PSS will apply as follows:

 

Origin: From all Chinese ports

 

Destination: To Vladivostok & Vostochny, Russia

 

Cargo: Dry & OOG

 

Amount: USD 125 per TEU

 

Date of application: November 22nd, 2020(date of loading in the origin ports) until further notice.

 

2. CMA levies the congestion charge PCS from the port in New Zealand

CMA announced that a PCS of 200$/TEU will be imposed on the Port of Auckland in New Zealand. For goods exported from China, it will take effect from ETD November 17.

Consequently, CMA CGM informs its customers that a Port Congestion Surcharge of USD 200 per TEU(both standard & reefer containers) will be introduced for all containers arriving/departing Auckland.

 

Application dates are as follows:

 

Non US Trades:

 

Export cargo for all vessels departing Auckland on or after November 17th, 2020

Import cargo to Auckland for all vessels departing origin on or after November 17th, 2020.

 

US Trades:

 

Export cargo for all vessels departing Auckland on or after December 3rd, 2020

Import cargo to Auckland for all vessels received at origin on or after December 3rd, 2020

 

Payment: Collect for imports and on prepaid basis for exports

 

3. CMA collects GRR for East and South Africa

CMA announced that since the bill of lading day ETD on November 15th, the sea freight for all general and special containers exported from Asia to East Africa and South Africa has increased by 300$/TEU.

Effective November 15th, 2020 (B/L date):

 

From Asia including China, Taiwan, South Korea, South East Asia, East Coast of India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka (Japan excluded)

 

To Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique (all ports) & South Africa (all ports)

 

All cargo dry, OOG and breakbulk

 

Quantum: USD 300/TEU

 

4. CMA Mediterranean route price increase

CMA announced that starting from November 15, 2020, the bill of lading ETD will implement price increases for all containers exported from Asia to the Mediterranean routes (Western, Adriatic, Black Sea, Eastern and Syria). The FAK price after the increase is as follows.

At the same time, the overweight fee of 150$/20GP (21 tons) will be strictly enforced from June 1, 2020.

 

These new FAK rates will apply as follows:

 

Origin Range: From all Asian main ports

 

Destination Range: To all Mediterranean base ports (areas mentioned above)

 

Date of application: From November 15th, 2020(date of loading in the origin ports) and until further notice but not beyond November 30th, 2020.

 

In a continued effort to provide its customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM wishes to remind its customers of the following Overweight Surcharge applicable since June 1st, 2020 until further notice.

 

From North East Asia, South East Asia, China and Hong Kong & Macau SAR

 

To East Med, West Med, Adriatic & Black Sea

 

Cargo: 20' Dry containers with gross weight equal or superior to 21 tons (tare included)

 

Quantum: USD 150 per 20'

 

Payment: as per freight

 

5. CMA North Africa routes rise

CMA announced that starting from November 15, 2020, the bill of lading ETD will implement price increases for all containers exported from Asia to North Africa.

FAK prices after the increase are as follows:

 

These new FAK rates will apply as follows:

 

Origin Range: From all Asian main ports

 

Destination Range: To all North African base ports (areas mentioned above)

 

Date of application: From November 15th, 2020(date of loading in the origin ports) and until further notice but not beyond November 30th, 2020.

 

6. CMA levies Brazilian LWS

CMA announced that from October 21, 2020 to December 21, 2020 (except for the country and regions of America from November 20), a general container of 150$/TEU and a freezer of 250$ per container will be imposed on imported goods from Manaus in Brazil. LWS and the cost should be payed in advance.

 

CMA CGM reminds a Low Water Surcharge (LWS) is applicable to all cargo to Manaus, Brazil as follows:

 

Port: Manaus, Brazil

 

Perimeter: Imports into Manaus

 

Cargo: Dry & Reefer

 

Amounts: USD 150 per TEU dry | USD 250 per Reefer unit

 

Payment: Prepaid

 

Application (all origins except US to Manaus): From October 21st to December 21st, 2020.

 

Application (US & territories to Manaus): From November 20th to December 21st, 2020.

 

7. CMA levies PCS imported from Mawei in Fuzhou

CMA announced that due to the long time for Customs inspection of imported refrigerators, Mawei Port began to be congested, and the utilization rate of plug-in piles was at a high level. This state is expected to continue until the end of the year.

Starting from ETD on November 11, 2020, the global import of freezers in Mawei, Fuzhou will be levied on PCS of 800$ per container (except for the United States).

 

Due to longer customs inspection of reefer imports, the port of Mawei Fuzhou, China is currently experiencing congestion, with most reefer plugs being occupied and supply is likely to remain tight until end 2020. Until plugs become available, cargo is held at transhipment port to ensure your reefer cargo remains in premium condition.

 

In this respect, and to cover the additional costs, please be informed that CMA CGM will be implementing a Port Congestion Surchargeas follows:

 

From worldwide

 

To Mawei Fuzhou, China

 

Cargo: Reefer only

 

Amount:USD 800 per Reefer unit

 

Application date: November 1st, 2020 until further notice (except from US: November 27th, 2020 and Brazil: November 27th to December 31st, 2020)

 

Payment: Prepaid

 

8. CMA levies port congestion charges in Southampton, UK

The Port of Southampton in the United Kingdom has imposed a port congestion charge of 150$/TEU from November 1.

 

CMA CGM announced a series of General Rate Restoration (GRR) and PSS (Port Congestion Surchage) effective from Nov. 1st, covering Asia - North Europe trade, Indian Suncontinent, South Africa and East Africa, etc.. Compared with other carriers, CMA's publishment

 

Due to the congestion at the port of Southampton, our operational costs have significantly increased over the past weeks.

 

In this respect, please be informed that CMA CGM will be implementing a Port Congestion Surchargeas follows:

 

From all Asian ports (including Japan, South East Asia & Bangladesh)

 

To Southampton, UK

 

Amount:USD 150 per TEU

 

Cargo: Dry, Reefer, OOG & Paying empties

 

Application date: November 1st, 2020 until further notice

 

9. Hapag-Lloyd collects CGD from Port Sudan

Hapag-Lloyd announced that starting from November 17, ETD, the date of bill of lading, a congestion charge of 300 euros/TEU will be imposed on all containers exported to Port Sudan (except North America and Asia).

 

In order to maintain a continued high level of service to you, we will implement a Congestion Surcharge (CGD)for all container types from all locations (except North America and Asia Ports) to Port Sudan.

 

Effective November 17, 2020and until further notice the CGD will be as follows:

 

From locations (except North America and Asia Ports)

 

To port Sudan

 

Amount: EUR 300 per 20' | EUR 600 per 40'

 

Application date: November 17th, 2020

10. Hapag-Lloyd levied EIS "lift fee"

Hapag-Lloyd announced that a "container lift fee" of 175$ per container will be imposed on 40HC exported from China, Macau and Hong Kong to the Mediterranean and Nordic basic ports starting from November 15, 2020.

Since the GRI/PSS has not yet been announced, it may be a disguised GRI or another wave of small GRI, which can be combined with the final all-in price.

 

In a continued effort to provide you with a high level of service and equipment supply, we will apply an Equipment Imbalance Surcharge (EIS) for all 40’High Cube Containers on the westbound trade from China, Macau and Hong Kong to Mediterranean and North Continent ports.Effective for sailings as of November 15, 2020tariffing date and valid until further notice:

 

USD 175 per 40’HC

 

The Ocean Tariff rates as well as Bunker-related surcharges, Security-related surcharges, Terminal Handling Charges (THCs) remain unchanged respectively as announced and can be found here.

 

Other local charges and contingency surcharges may apply in addition.