CMA CGM announces new congestion charges for Tema, Freetown and Monrovia
Container News · Oct 20, 2026
CMA CGM has announced Port Congestion Surcharges (PCS) for shipments to three West African ports: Tema in Ghana, Freetown in Sierra Leone and Monrovia in Liberia. The charges will take effect on November 1, 2026, based on the loading date. For shipments from the United States and Brazil, they will apply from November 15. The […]
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