MSC and others have also applied congestion-related surcharges for Guinea trades. Those earlier measures suggest that carriers see ongoing operational strain at Conakry that is adding cost and schedule risk. Port users report a mix of factors behind the pressure.
Maersk has published a Congestion Fee Destination (CFD) for Conakry (with tiered levels that, for some container types, reach levels in the four-figure range). MSC and others have also applied congestion-related surcharges for Guinea trades.
The French carrier CMA CGM's advisory follows similar moves by other lines over the summer as container dwell times and vessel waiting times have risen in Conakry. Maersk has published a Congestion Fee Destination (CFD) for Conakry (with tiered levels that, for some container types, reach levels in the four-figure range).
The latter appears to be the condition at Conakry. Relative to typical destination surcharges seen on many trades, USD 1,000 per TEU is significant. For many importers that figure can amount to a large percentage of the original ocean freight on short, regional trades.
CMA CGM announced that due to the current situation in Conakry, Guinea the will implement of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) Effective October 7th, 2025, loading date (October
According to a customer advisory issued by the French shipping company, the surcharge will take effect from October 1, 2025, for most regions and from October 15, 2025, for shipments originating...
CMA CGM has moved to blunt the commercial pain of persistent delays at the Port Autonome de Conakry by introducing a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) for all cargo bound for
West African ports are under strain as container volumes jump nearly 50%, causing congestion, vessel delays, and higher costs amid limited infrastructure expansion.
A Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) is coming into effect from Africa, Asia and Oceania, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Pakistan to Conakry, Guinea.
CMA CGM has announced the introduction of a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all cargo bound for Conakry, Guinea. The surcharge takes effect from October 7, 2025, based on
In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Import Congestion Fee (CFD) for the scope World to Conakry for all Dry containers and Reefer containers
This surcharge is being implemented to address the challenges posed by port congestion in Conakry, ensuring smoother operations and service continuity. For further information or assistance, please
The carrier expects vessel bunching to ease over the coming weeks, although yard density may rise in the short term. Shifting regional operations Across the wider region, surging container
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