CMA CGM PCS in Bejaia, Algeria

CMA CGM informs that the operational situation in Bejaia, Algeria has been deteriorating for the past few weeks with no positive perspective in the weeks to come and we are experiencing huge delays in this port between congestion/waiting time plus berth time on the current vessels berthing sequences with following impacts:

• laden cargo lead-time is being increased
• empty equipment re-loading / repositioning frequency is affected
• operating costs are drastically increased

In this respect, please be informed that CMA CGM will revise the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in Bejaia as follows:

• Perimeter: all Intramed and North Europe/Med cargo bound for Bejaia, from the Mediterranean (including Portugal), North Africa (including Morocco), Black Sea and North Europe (including Baltic) 
• Cargo: Dry, Hazardous, Reefer
• Applicable from July 3rd, 2023 (B/L date)
• Amount: USD/GBP 150 per TEU

Any revision in the quantum of this surcharge related to the evolution of the local situation will be communicated with a 7-day notice.