CMA CGM communicates : Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in Bejaia (Algeria)
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:
From all origins
- To Bejaia
- Amount: USD 100/EUR 85 per TEU
- Application date: August 24th, 2020 (loading date)
Except US origins: September 18th, 2020
Any revision in the quantum of this surcharge related to the evolution of the local situation will be communicated with a 10-day notice.
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