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Congestion Fee Destination For the scope of Far East Asia, Indian Sub-continent & Middle East to Durban

04 Sep 2026

Kindly note that the Congestion Fee Destination (CFD) applicable to Durban has been revised to clarify that cargo originating from the Indian Sub-Continent is included within the existing scope of Far East Asia and Middle East origins into Durban, with the effective dates outlined below.

Furthermore, the CFD will apply to all containers originating from Far East Asia, Indian SubContinent, and Middle East load ports destined for Durban, regardless of the terminal at which the containers are discharged.

Effective Dates:

  • Non-Regulated Countries: 15-Sep-26
  • Vietnam (VN): 18-Sep-26
  • Korea (KR): 03-Oct-26

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Country Charge Code Charge Description Currency Rate basis Size / Type Direction Geographical scope Currency Amount
South Africa Durban CFD Congestion Fee Desintation USD per Container All 20fts Import Far East Asia, Indian Sub-Continent, and Middle East to Durban USD 250
South Africa Durban CFD Congestion Fee Desintation USD per Container All 40fts Import Far East Asia, Indian Sub-Continent, and Middle East to Durban USD 500

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