Suspension of bookings to Tunis/Rades, Tunisia

July 16, 2021

CMA CGM has been experiencing severe operation delays in TUNIS / RADES for weeks, cumulating an average port stay of 25 days (between congestion/waiting time & very low operational productivity at berth).

As a result, Tunis/Rades cargo evacuation processing from our hub is being obviously seriously affected.

In this respect, please be informed that CMA CGM will be implementing STOP BOOKING for TUNIS/RADES with immediate effect and until further notice:

• For all cargoes Worldwide* bound for TUNIS/RADES
• Effective as from now and until further notice
• Cargo : Dry / IMO / Reefer

*Not applicable to cargoes loaded on RORO service between MARSEILLE and TUNIS/RADES

In the meantime, as an alternative, bookings can still be accepted / diverted to other Tunisian ports as: SOUSSE / SFAX / BIZERTE.

We are relying on your continuous support in this new step so that we can overcome this situation together.

We are definitely working at re-implementing TUNIS / RADES call in the coming weeks, as soon as the situation enables it.

CMA CGM network remains at your disposal to attend your requests and to clarify any possible doubt.

CMA CGM press release