August8 , 2026

    Maersk announces decreases in Asia-Africa peak season surcharges

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    Danish ocean carrier Maersk has announced a reduction in peak season surcharges from several Asian ports to Kenya and Tanzania.

    In particular, Maersk has decided to decrease its peak season surcharge from the Greater China Area, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia and the Mekong area to Kenya, as follows:

    Greater China Area to Kenya

    EQ Type Old Rate New Rate
    20ft Dry
    US$300
    US$150
    40ft Dry
    US$500
    US$200
    45ft Dry
    US$500
    US$200

    Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia & Mekong Area to Kenya (Expiry)

    EQ Type Old Rate New Rate
    20ft Dry
    US$300
    US$0 (expired)
    40ft Dry
    US$500
    US$0 (expired)
    45ft Dry
    US$500
    US$0 (expired)

    The aforementioned changes in Maersk’s surcharges has already been effective from 15 July.

    Additionally, the Copenhagen-based container line has reviewed its PSS from Far East Asia, excluding Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, to Tanzania and has decided to decrease the quantum from 1 August, as follows:

    Old Tariff

    Container Rate
    20ft Dry
    US$400
    40ft Dry
    US$600
    45ft Dry
    US$600

    New Tariff

    Container Rate
    20ft Dry
    US$200
    40ft Dry
    US$300
    45ft Dry
    US$300
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