The first PSS will take effect
from 29 April 2024 (loading date) until further notice. It applies to shipments originating from China to the West Africa
Central Range, encompassing destinations such as Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin,
Ghana, Togo, and Equatorial Guinea. This surcharge applies to dry cargo and
amounts to US$900 per TEU.
Additionally, the French carrier has introduced a surcharge from North
& Central China to the West Africa South Range, covering destinations such
as Angola, Congo, DRC, Namibia, Gabon, and Cameroon. This peak season
surcharge, also applicable to dry cargo, is set at US$500 per TEU.
A
surcharge is an additional charge a company adds to the cost of a good or
service. Generally, the additional charge may be a fixed amount or some
percentage of the purchase price. This becomes essential for a company to
continue to render the usual service to the customers. In other words, it helps
sustainability of a company.