French Ocean Liner Imposes $250 excess fee on Nigeria-Bound Cargo from Asian Countries
The French ocean carrier, CMA CGM, has imposed an excess fee of $250(N184,250) on all Nigeria--Bound 20 feet dry containers from Asia, India and East Coast.
According to the French ocean liner, the surcharge, called overweight surcharge(OWS), has already taken effect from April 28th, 2023.
”The French ocean carrier will implement a fee of US$250 per 20′ dry container with a container gross weight equal to or over 18 tons from China, South East Asia, North East Asia and the East Coast of India to the Nigerian Ports of Tin Can, Apapa and Onne" it says.
CMA CGM said the surcharge will be applicable to short-term contracts (three months and below )only.
