CMA CGM is experiencing important delays in Iskenderun and Mersin, Turkey between congestion/waiting time plus berth time on the current vessels berthing sequences with following impacts:
- laden cargo lead-time is being increased
- empty equipment re-loading / repositioning frequency is affected
- operating costs are increased
In this respect, please be informed that CMA CGM will be implementing a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) in Iskenderun as follows:
- From: Iskenderun and Mersin, Turkey
- To: West Africa
- Cargo: Dry & Reefer
- Applicable from April 13th, 2023, loading date
- Amount: USD 200 per Unit
