October6 , 2026

    Maersk revises peak season surcharge from Far East to Oceania

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    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has decided to revise the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Mongolia to Australia, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.

    Effective from December, the new PSS levels will be as follows:

    Origin Destination effective Currency 20dry / 40dry, 40hdry, 45hdry 20 REEF NOR / 40 REEF NOR
    China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Mongolia
    Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
    1 December
    US$
    1,000 / 2,000
    n/a / n/a
    Taiwan
    Australia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
    15 December
    US$
    1,000 / 2,000
    n/a / n/a

    Maersk noted the surcharge is applicable only for dry containers.