The operational situation in Alger, Algeria has been deteriorating for the past few weeks with no positive perspective in the weeks to come, they are experiencing huge delays in this port 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 drastically increased

In this respect, please be informed that CMA CGM will revise the Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for Alger as follows:

  • Perimeter: all Intramed and North Europe/Med cargo bound for Alger, from the Mediterranean (including Portugal), North Africa (including Morocco), Black Sea and North Europe (including Baltic)
  • Cargo: Dry, OOG, Hazardous, Reefer & Specials
  • Applicable from: July 15th, 2023 (loading date)
  • Amount: USD/GBP/EUR 150 per TEU
  • Settlement: Prepaid

Any revision in the quantum of this surcharge related to the evolution of the local situation will be communicated with a 7-day notice.

CMA CGM network remains at your disposal to attend to your requests and to clarify any possible doubts.