CMA CGM Implements War Risk Surcharge in Yemen

French container shipping company CMA CGM said it has implemented a War Risk Surcharge on all shipments to Hodeidah, Yemen.

 

Applicable with immediate effect, the surcharge is $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container.

 

CMA CGM said its agent in Hodeidah will collect the surcharge for all cargo already discharged in Hodeidah, or at sea on the way to be discharged in Hodeidah coming from Jeddah or Djibouti, or from initial port of loading.

 

As for new bookings to Hodeidah, the surcharge is to be prepaid by shippers at the port of loading.