Global shipping leader A.P. Moller – Maersk has quietly unveiled a significant revision to its Dry Port Surcharge – Export (DPS) for inland container depots (ICDs) across India — a move that is poised to ripple through export supply chains and strategic logistics planning nationwide. The exclusive details below reflect the first comprehensive analysis of the company’s updated tariff structure and what it means for exporters, freight forwarders, and trade corridors.
Maersk’s revised DPS will apply to export cargo moving from key ICDs to major Indian ports — Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT), Mundra and Pipavav — before shipment to destinations around the world. The update is scheduled to take effect from 25 January 2026 for non-regulated countries and 11 February 2026 for regulated markets.
This surcharge revision comes amid rising inland handling and transport costs — but also reflects Maersk’s strategic focus on stabilising service reliability and maintaining competitive transit corridors as global trade volumes evolve.
The new tariff framework shows considerable increases at several inland locations, particularly for 20-ft dry containers:
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Sahnewal, Ludhiana, Chawapail, Kila Raipur, Dehlon: from ₹6,000 → ₹9,000
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Dadri, Bari, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Panipat & Babarpur: from ₹5,000 → ₹8,000
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Jaipur: from ₹12,500 → ₹15,500
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Jodhpur: from ₹14,600 → ₹17,600
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Ahmedgarh: from ₹2,000 → ₹6,000
The uniform rise — some by 50% or more — signals a recalibration not just of costs but of inland logistics economics.
