CMA CGM forced to divert reefer containers away from ports of Manila e Subic due to lack of plugs

CMA CGM has sent a statement to its customers stating that terminal operations and container collection at the ports of Manila and Subic in the Philippines have been slow due to the latest developments in the country, which this year has already recorded the eruption of a volcano in addition to facing the pandemic caused by the coronavirus. As a result, most of the reefer plugs at the ports are unavailable as they are already occupied. Hence, CMA CGM is being forced to divert reefer cargo to other ports.

To cover additional costs, CMA CGM will apply a surcharge (Port Congestion Surcharge) of US$1,400 per reefer container for all new reservations destined for the Manila South and North and Subic terminals, starting on April 30.  Also according to the company, for containers already in transit and those that have already been redirected, a specific surcharge will be calculated at the time of reloading, as soon as the space is made available at these terminals.

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