New Surcharges Alert: South Africa Port Congestion in Dec 2023

New Surcharges Alert: South Africa Port Congestion in Dec 2023

New Surcharges Alert: South Africa Port Congestion in Dec 2023

New Surcharges Alert: South Africa Port Congestion in Dec 2023

Dec 12, 2023

4-5 min read

What's the latest surcharge from carriers for shipments to South Africa?

Stay in the loop! Multiple carriers announce a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) for cargo headed to all South African ports, excluding East and West Africa, owing to challenging port conditions.

Know all about the congestion in South Africa and its lasting effect for forwarders in this article.

Before jumping in, you don't have time and you'd rather want to compare all the updated carrier rates quickly in one view and send quotes to customers effortlessly whenever you have an inquiry? Access Freightify for getting this now!


Action Required:

Stay informed using FreightRateGPT for real time checking of surcharges along with freight rates and plan accordingly for shipments to South Africa. Be mindful of the effective date and the specific charge for dry cargoes.

Here is the list of carriers announcing the new Port Congestion Charges to South Africa:

MSC

Effective Date:

December 3rd, 2023 (Bill of Lading date)

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries

To: All ports in South Africa

Charge Amount:

USD 210/TEU

Applicable Cargo Type:

Dry cargoes only

Hapag Lloyd

Effective Date:

From December 8, 2023, until further notice

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries

To: All ports in South Africa

Applicable Containers and Charge Amount:

20' Dry Container: USD 200

40' Dry Container: USD 400

40' High Cube Container: USD 400

Surcharge Type:

Prepaid

Maersk

Effective Date:

From December 1st, 2023, until further notice

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries (except West & East Africa)

To: All ports in South Africa

Applicable Containers:

20' Dry Container: USD 200

40' Dry/High Dry: USD 400

45 High Dry: USD 400

CMA CGM

Effective Date:

From December 3rd, 2023 (loading date) until further notice (December 6th for US & territories)

Geographical Scope:

From: All origins (except East & West Africa)

To: Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town

Applicable Containers:

Dry & Reefer

Surcharge Amount:

USD 200 per TEU

Settlement:

As per freight

What's the latest surcharge from carriers for shipments to South Africa?

Stay in the loop! Multiple carriers announce a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) for cargo headed to all South African ports, excluding East and West Africa, owing to challenging port conditions.

Know all about the congestion in South Africa and its lasting effect for forwarders in this article.

Before jumping in, you don't have time and you'd rather want to compare all the updated carrier rates quickly in one view and send quotes to customers effortlessly whenever you have an inquiry? Access Freightify for getting this now!


Action Required:

Stay informed using FreightRateGPT for real time checking of surcharges along with freight rates and plan accordingly for shipments to South Africa. Be mindful of the effective date and the specific charge for dry cargoes.

Here is the list of carriers announcing the new Port Congestion Charges to South Africa:

MSC

Effective Date:

December 3rd, 2023 (Bill of Lading date)

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries

To: All ports in South Africa

Charge Amount:

USD 210/TEU

Applicable Cargo Type:

Dry cargoes only

Hapag Lloyd

Effective Date:

From December 8, 2023, until further notice

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries

To: All ports in South Africa

Applicable Containers and Charge Amount:

20' Dry Container: USD 200

40' Dry Container: USD 400

40' High Cube Container: USD 400

Surcharge Type:

Prepaid

Maersk

Effective Date:

From December 1st, 2023, until further notice

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries (except West & East Africa)

To: All ports in South Africa

Applicable Containers:

20' Dry Container: USD 200

40' Dry/High Dry: USD 400

45 High Dry: USD 400

CMA CGM

Effective Date:

From December 3rd, 2023 (loading date) until further notice (December 6th for US & territories)

Geographical Scope:

From: All origins (except East & West Africa)

To: Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town

Applicable Containers:

Dry & Reefer

Surcharge Amount:

USD 200 per TEU

Settlement:

As per freight

What's the latest surcharge from carriers for shipments to South Africa?

Stay in the loop! Multiple carriers announce a Congestion Surcharge (CGS) for cargo headed to all South African ports, excluding East and West Africa, owing to challenging port conditions.

Know all about the congestion in South Africa and its lasting effect for forwarders in this article.

Before jumping in, you don't have time and you'd rather want to compare all the updated carrier rates quickly in one view and send quotes to customers effortlessly whenever you have an inquiry? Access Freightify for getting this now!


Action Required:

Stay informed using FreightRateGPT for real time checking of surcharges along with freight rates and plan accordingly for shipments to South Africa. Be mindful of the effective date and the specific charge for dry cargoes.

Here is the list of carriers announcing the new Port Congestion Charges to South Africa:

MSC

Effective Date:

December 3rd, 2023 (Bill of Lading date)

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries

To: All ports in South Africa

Charge Amount:

USD 210/TEU

Applicable Cargo Type:

Dry cargoes only

Hapag Lloyd

Effective Date:

From December 8, 2023, until further notice

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries

To: All ports in South Africa

Applicable Containers and Charge Amount:

20' Dry Container: USD 200

40' Dry Container: USD 400

40' High Cube Container: USD 400

Surcharge Type:

Prepaid

Maersk

Effective Date:

From December 1st, 2023, until further notice

Geographical Scope:

From: All ports and countries (except West & East Africa)

To: All ports in South Africa

Applicable Containers:

20' Dry Container: USD 200

40' Dry/High Dry: USD 400

45 High Dry: USD 400

CMA CGM

Effective Date:

From December 3rd, 2023 (loading date) until further notice (December 6th for US & territories)

Geographical Scope:

From: All origins (except East & West Africa)

To: Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town

Applicable Containers:

Dry & Reefer

Surcharge Amount:

USD 200 per TEU

Settlement:

As per freight