Shipping company CMA CGM has introduced a new peak-season surcharge of $ 600 on cargo shipments from China to Nigeria, a move expected to increase the cost of transporting goods along the busy trade route.
The company said the additional fee will apply to every container measured as a twenty-foot equivalent unit under short-term freight agreements. The charge covers Freight All Kinds shipments, spot bookings, and other short-duration shipping contracts.
According to the shipping line, the surcharge will be applied separately from other logistics costs already included in international cargo transportation.
The News Chronicle understands that importers may still face additional charges depending on the nature of their shipments. These may include bunker-related fuel costs, terminal handling charges at both origin and destination ports, and safety and security-related fees common in global shipping operations.
CMA CGM also indicated that further local or contingency charges could be introduced where necessary to comply with port regulations and operational requirements across different shipping routes.
Industry observers say the new surcharge reflects increased demand and operational pressures during peak shipping periods, a development that could affect import costs for businesses relying on cargo shipments between Asia and Nigeria.
