August23 , 2026

    Maersk announces fresh America peak season surcharges

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    Maersk has announced updated peak season surcharges to America, which will be effective in November.

    Firstly, the Danish carrier has revised the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all container types from Eastern Mediterranean countries (Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine) to the United States and Canada, effective from 15 November.

    Origin Destination Container Type Currency New tariff levels Charge Basis
    Eastern Mediterranean Countries (Bulgaria, Egypt, Georgia, Israel, Lebanon, Libya, Moldova, Romania, Turkey and Ukraine)
    United States
    All dry and reefer containers
    US$
    400
    Per Container

    Additionally, Maersk has decided to implement a PSS of US$1,000 per reefer box, effective on 11 November for all cargo transiting in the following scopes:

    From To
    West Coast South America
    North America (USEC / GULF / USWC)
    Central America Pacific
    North America (USEC / GULF / USWC)
    Mexico Pacific Coast
    North America (USEC / GULF / USWC)