As part of ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution from ships and improve air quality, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced new environmental regulations.

Starting May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea will be designated as an Emission Control Area (ECA) implementing stricter controls to limit sulfur emissions from ships operating in this zone.

In compliance with these new regulations, CMA CGM will introduce a Low Sulfur Surcharge for all shipments transiting through the Mediterranean ECA zone. This surcharge covers the additional costs associated with using lower sulfur fuels and adopting other measures to meet the stringent environmental standards.

From May 1st, 2025, the Low Sulfur Surcharge applicable to shipments from the Mediterranean to West Africa will be as follows:

- Origin range: From West Mediterranean, France Mediterranean, East Mediterranean & North Africa

- Destination range: To West Africa

- Amounts: USD 25 per TEU, on top of Basic Ocean Freight

- Payment: As per freight