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CMA CGM Overweight Surcharge (OWS) from Kolkata & Haldia, India to US East Coast ports & Halifax, Canada

Aug 29, 2022

In a continued effort to provide its customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM informs of the updated Overweight Surcharge as follows:

Effective immediately until further notice:

  • From Kolkata & Haldia, India
  • To US East Coast & Halifax, Canada
  • Cargo: 20' Dry
  • Quantum: USD 500 per 20' dry with container gross weight over 20 tons

Note that apart from this particular case, the overweight surcharge remains as follows:

  • From Indian Subcontinent
  • To US East Coast, US Gulf & Canada East Coast (except Halifax)
  • Cargo: 20' Dry
  • Quantum: USD 1,000 per 20' dry with container gross weight over 20 tons

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