In continued efforts to ensure the safety of crew, vessels, and cargo amid the ongoing developments in the Red Sea region, CMA CGM would like to provide you with important information regarding the re-routing of several vessels from their intended route through the Cape of Good Hope.
As highlighted in previous Customer Advisory, the re-routing of these vessels is a precautionary measure taken to navigate away from potentially unsafe areas. This decision is in line with Clause 10 of our Bill of Lading, and while CMA CGM understands it may impact your logistics and supply chain operations, it is a necessary step which comes with a cost.
Accordingly, the shipping line hereby informs you that, effective immediately and until further notice, a RED SEA Charge will apply to all cargo to and from Red Sea ports unless you decide to accomplish the Bill of Lading at the designated hub ports.
RED SEA Charge details – The charges are as follows:
– USD 1,575 per 20′ Dry
– USD 2,700 per 40′ Dry
– USD 3,000 per Reefer container & special equipment
– Scope: From / To Jeddah, Port of Neom, Djibouti, Aden, Hodeidah, Port Sudan, Massawa, Berbera, Aqaba, Sokhna
– Cargo: All types – Date of application: December 20th, 2023 for cargo on board or to be loaded / discharged to/from Red Sea
