ADVISORY #13 - Middle East: Dangerous Goods Surcharge Implementation
Prices & Surcharges
In a continued effort to provide our customers with reliable and efficient services, CMA CGM Group wishes to inform you about the implementation of a Dangerous Goods Surcharge as follows:
From: North Europe
To: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia & Port Sudan, Sudan
Cargo: All IMDG
Amounts: USD 5,100 per 20' | USD 5,200 per 40' & 45'
Effective date: August 3rd, 2026
From: Mediterranean
To: Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrein ports, Dammam, Saudi Arabia & Red Sea ports
Cargo: IMDG Dry
Amount: USD 5,000 per container
Effective date: August 4th, 2026
From: North Africa
To: Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrein ports & Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Cargo: IMDG Dry
Amount: USD 5,000 per container
Effective date: August 6th, 2026
From: Croatia / Slovenia / Mersin, Türkiye / Trieste, Italy
To: India & Pakistan via Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Cargo: All IMDG
Amount: USD 5,100 per 20' | USD 5,200 per 40'/45'
Effective date: August 10th, 2026
From: USA all coasts
To: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Port Sudan, Sudan and Massawa, Eritrea
Cargo: All IMDG
Amount: USD 5,000 per 20'/40'/45'
Effective date: September 1st, 2026
From: USA all coasts
To: Aqaba, Jordan
Cargo: IMDG Dry
Amounts: USD 225 per 20' | USD 350 per 40' & 45'
Effective date: September 3rd, 2026
We remain fully committed to maintaining service continuity and transparency during this challenging period. Our teams are closely monitoring the situation and will continue to keep you informed of any significant developments.
(*)The associated basic freights are available here: https://www.cma-cgm.com/ebusiness/tariffs/finder. Bunker-related surcharges, THC (Origin and/or Destination), Peak Season charges and similar charges and Safety and Security-related surcharges may also apply and are accessible at http://www.cma-cgm.com/ebusiness/tariffs/charge-finder. Other charges such as contingency charges and local charges may be applicable.
Please contact your local CMA CGM office should you require information about any other pricing information
