CMA CGM declares $1,000 per Container port congestion surcharge in Nicaragua and El Salvador

CMA CGM recently announced that it will impose a Port Congestion Surcharge (PCS) on all goods bound for Nicaragua and El Salvador. This measure will take effect from December 1, 2024 until further notice.

1. Details of surcharge

• Start: From all start places
• Destination: Nicaragua and El Salvador
• Type of goods: All goods
• Amount: $1,000 per Container
• Payment method: Collect

In addition, the same surcharge will be levied on goods departing from Nicaragua and El Salvador:

• Starting place: Nicaragua and El Salvador
• Destinations: All destinations
• Type of goods: All goods
• Amount: $1,000 per Container
• Payment method: Prepaid (Prepaid)

II. Introduction to relevant geographical names

Nicaragua

Nicaragua is located in the middle of Central America, bordering Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country has two major ports: Puerto Corinto and San Juan del Sur. The Port of Corinto is Nicaragua's largest port and one of the country's main import and export gateways.

El Salvador

El Salvador is located in the north of Central America, bordering Honduras to the east and Guatemala to the west. Its main port is Puerto de Acajutla, the most important commercial port in El Salvador, which handles a large number of imports and exports