Port Congestion Woes: Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM Implement Peak Season Surcharges for Douala Shipments

Port Congestion Woes: Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM Implement Peak Season Surcharges for Douala Shipments

Port Congestion Woes: Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM Implement Peak Season Surcharges for Douala Shipments

Port Congestion Woes: Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, and CMA CGM Implement Peak Season Surcharges for Douala Shipments

Jan 22, 2024

3-4 min read

The shipping industry is currently grappling with a significant challenge as Douala Port in Cameroon, CMDLA, experiences a delay of 9 days. Port congestion in Cameroon has become a pressing issue, attributed to escalating cargo volumes and limited capacity. This congestion is causing substantial delays in cargo handling, resulting in increased operational costs for shipping companies and creating challenges for importers and exporters.

In light of these challenges, multiple major carriers, including Maersk, Hapag, and CMA, have responded by announcing Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and rate updates for shipments to Douala. These adjustments aim to address the evolving situation and ensure continued service quality amid the port congestion.


Maersk:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 29-Jan-24

Scope:

From various Middle Eastern and Asian countries to Douala, CM

From a wide range of European, Latin American, North American, and African countries to Douala, CM

From Colombia and the United States to Douala, CM (Effective from 15-Feb-24)

Tariff Levels:

PSS from specified Asian countries to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 15-Jan-24

PSS from Vietnam to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 23-Jan-24

PSS from Taiwan to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 15-Jan-24

Sample Corridors Rates (from Mundra, IN to Douala, CM):

Dry Container:

20 DRY: 1519 USD

40 DRY: 1880 USD

40 HC: 4557 USD

45 HC: 4557 USD

Reefer and Special Container:

20 REEF: 20000 XAF (Basic Ocean Freight)

40 REEF: N/A

20 Special: 2504 USD (Basic Ocean Freight)

40 Special: 2504 USD (Basic Ocean Freight)


Hapag-Lloyd:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 25-Jan-24

Scope:

Applicable for all origins to Douala, Cameroon

PSS Details:

Dry container: USD 200 per TEU

Dry container: EUR 190 per TEU (Excluding North and Latin America where this PSS applies from February 10, 2024)

Applicable until further notice


CMA CGM:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 10-Feb-24 (Excluding North and Latin America)

Scope:

Applicable for all origins to Douala, Cameroon

PSS Details:

Dry container: USD 200 per TEU

EUR 190 per TEU (Excluding North and Latin America where this PSS applies from February 10, 2024)

Applicable until further notice

The shipping industry is currently grappling with a significant challenge as Douala Port in Cameroon, CMDLA, experiences a delay of 9 days. Port congestion in Cameroon has become a pressing issue, attributed to escalating cargo volumes and limited capacity. This congestion is causing substantial delays in cargo handling, resulting in increased operational costs for shipping companies and creating challenges for importers and exporters.

In light of these challenges, multiple major carriers, including Maersk, Hapag, and CMA, have responded by announcing Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and rate updates for shipments to Douala. These adjustments aim to address the evolving situation and ensure continued service quality amid the port congestion.


Maersk:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 29-Jan-24

Scope:

From various Middle Eastern and Asian countries to Douala, CM

From a wide range of European, Latin American, North American, and African countries to Douala, CM

From Colombia and the United States to Douala, CM (Effective from 15-Feb-24)

Tariff Levels:

PSS from specified Asian countries to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 15-Jan-24

PSS from Vietnam to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 23-Jan-24

PSS from Taiwan to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 15-Jan-24

Sample Corridors Rates (from Mundra, IN to Douala, CM):

Dry Container:

20 DRY: 1519 USD

40 DRY: 1880 USD

40 HC: 4557 USD

45 HC: 4557 USD

Reefer and Special Container:

20 REEF: 20000 XAF (Basic Ocean Freight)

40 REEF: N/A

20 Special: 2504 USD (Basic Ocean Freight)

40 Special: 2504 USD (Basic Ocean Freight)


Hapag-Lloyd:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 25-Jan-24

Scope:

Applicable for all origins to Douala, Cameroon

PSS Details:

Dry container: USD 200 per TEU

Dry container: EUR 190 per TEU (Excluding North and Latin America where this PSS applies from February 10, 2024)

Applicable until further notice


CMA CGM:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 10-Feb-24 (Excluding North and Latin America)

Scope:

Applicable for all origins to Douala, Cameroon

PSS Details:

Dry container: USD 200 per TEU

EUR 190 per TEU (Excluding North and Latin America where this PSS applies from February 10, 2024)

Applicable until further notice

The shipping industry is currently grappling with a significant challenge as Douala Port in Cameroon, CMDLA, experiences a delay of 9 days. Port congestion in Cameroon has become a pressing issue, attributed to escalating cargo volumes and limited capacity. This congestion is causing substantial delays in cargo handling, resulting in increased operational costs for shipping companies and creating challenges for importers and exporters.

In light of these challenges, multiple major carriers, including Maersk, Hapag, and CMA, have responded by announcing Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) and rate updates for shipments to Douala. These adjustments aim to address the evolving situation and ensure continued service quality amid the port congestion.


Maersk:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 29-Jan-24

Scope:

From various Middle Eastern and Asian countries to Douala, CM

From a wide range of European, Latin American, North American, and African countries to Douala, CM

From Colombia and the United States to Douala, CM (Effective from 15-Feb-24)

Tariff Levels:

PSS from specified Asian countries to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 15-Jan-24

PSS from Vietnam to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 23-Jan-24

PSS from Taiwan to Douala, CM:

20 containers: 200 USD

40 containers: 400 USD

Effective date: 15-Jan-24

Sample Corridors Rates (from Mundra, IN to Douala, CM):

Dry Container:

20 DRY: 1519 USD

40 DRY: 1880 USD

40 HC: 4557 USD

45 HC: 4557 USD

Reefer and Special Container:

20 REEF: 20000 XAF (Basic Ocean Freight)

40 REEF: N/A

20 Special: 2504 USD (Basic Ocean Freight)

40 Special: 2504 USD (Basic Ocean Freight)


Hapag-Lloyd:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 25-Jan-24

Scope:

Applicable for all origins to Douala, Cameroon

PSS Details:

Dry container: USD 200 per TEU

Dry container: EUR 190 per TEU (Excluding North and Latin America where this PSS applies from February 10, 2024)

Applicable until further notice


CMA CGM:

Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for Douala, CM

Effective from: 10-Feb-24 (Excluding North and Latin America)

Scope:

Applicable for all origins to Douala, Cameroon

PSS Details:

Dry container: USD 200 per TEU

EUR 190 per TEU (Excluding North and Latin America where this PSS applies from February 10, 2024)

Applicable until further notice