New surcharges applied from December 15 by CMA CGM for port congestion in Mauritius
This is a decision taken by the company CMA CGM, one of the world leaders in the maritime transport and logistics sector.
This new surcharge is a hard blow that importers and, by extension, consumers must bear.
In fact, the surcharge applies to both dry and reefer cargo. The rate is set at $200, or around Rs. 9,200 per container.
The measure will remain in force until further notice, due to the difficulties encountered by the port of Mauritius in the face of the increase in the volume of goods.
According to the CMA CGM company press release, the measure is a necessary response to the increasing congestion in the port, aimed at ensuring the fluidity of operations and ensuring punctual deliveries to customers. A decision that further reflects the operational delays and logistical challenges that the Port of Mauritius is facing due to the increase in demand and the limited capacity of the infrastructure.
Surcharges apply to shipments from Northern Europe, Mediterranean and North Africa, excluding Egypt.
These regions, due to the increase in their shipping volumes to Mauritius, are particularly affected by congestion at the port.
New surcharge on containers arriving at the port of Mauritius: the impact on the population will be significant, says Yousuf Delbar
For the director of MCL Freight Services Ltd, the solution lies in a complete restructuring of the port.
And this recent announcement by CMA CGM concerning the introduction of a surcharge for port congestion has sparked strong reactions among logistics players.
Yousuf Delbar, Director of MCL Freight Services Ltd, expressed his concern over this measure, highlighting its significant impact on freight forwarders operating in Mauritius.
He stresses that these additional costs will inevitably be passed on to customers, thus affecting the entire supply chain in Mauritius.
For the director of MCL Freight Services Ltd, the solution lies in a complete restructuring of the port.
