CMA CGM port congestion surcharge in Bejaia, Algeria for August

Due to the recent 19-day strike at Bejaia port, which ended early this week, the port is undergoing a severe congestion between 7-10 days on the current vessels berthing sequences with following impacts:

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

In this respect, please be informed that CMA CGM will be implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge as follows:

Except US origins: September 18th, 2020

• From all origins
• To Bejaia
• Amount: USD 100/EUR 85 per TEU
• Application date: August 24th, 2020 (loading date)

Any revision in the quantum of this surcharge related to the evolution of the local situation will be communicated with a 10-day notice.