CMA CGM’s New Mogadishu PSS Adds US$100/TEU From 15 October

What changed

CMA CGM announced a US$100/TEU PSS from the Far East to Mogadishu, effective 15 October loading date until further notice. The notice covers all cargo within its stated scope.

HOUTU TEA market reading

A relatively modest surcharge can still matter on value tea, especially when combined with other transport and local expenses. HOUTU TEA's analysis is that destination precision matters more than a regional label. Mogadishu and Berbera have different service and charge contexts; a published rate to one is not a substitute quotation for the other. Carrier-specific announcements should also remain within the carrier's own booking conditions.

Buyer action checklist

• Use the exact discharge port
• Keep each carrier's charges within its own offer
• Confirm equipment and loading-date applicability
• Compare full quotations on identical shipment terms

Procurement decision

Request a named-port offer with the actual container type, loading window and importer delivery responsibilities. Confirm the charge inclusion and the applicable local costs with the forwarder. For retail-packed tea, use the net weight supported by the load plan when calculating transport per pack. Maintain realistic lead time and receiving inventory rather than assuming a new surcharge notice also confirms a faster or more reliable service.

Limits and risk

This is a surcharge announcement, not a total ocean quote or a service guarantee. It cannot be combined indiscriminately with another carrier's FAK table to calculate a real booking cost.

Illustrative order scenario - not an actual transaction

A buyer comparing two carrier offers should create separate full-cost columns for the same Mogadishu shipment. A 40-foot booking would represent US$200 at the stated PSS if separately applicable, but the final comparison must include each carrier's own ocean, local and service terms. Do not mix lines from different offers.