Vessel delays due to the port congestion in Matadi are worsening, reaching up to 17 days, causing severe disruptions of CMA CGM services and additional operational costs, the company said in its press release.
CMA CGM will consequently implement an Emergency Port Congestion Surcharge as follows:
All origins except USA to Matadi: from April 15th, 2015 (B/L date)
USA to Matadi: from May 3rd, 2015 (B/L date)
All cargo
USD 360 per container