September7 , 2026

    Maersk announces new peak season surcharges in Africa

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    Maersk has implemented a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for all dry and reefer containers originating from North European and Mediterranean countries to Djibouti, starting on 4 May 2024.

    Surcharge Origin Destination Container Type New tariff levels Charge Basis
    PSS
    North European and Mediterranean countries
    Djibouti, DJALL Container
    ALL Container
    US$300
    Per Container

    In addition, the Danish liner operator will implement a PSS from all regions worldwide excluding FEA to the Gambia. This surcharge will take effect from 4 April 2024, for Non-Regulated countries and from 2 May 2024, for Regulated countries.

    Surcharge Origin Destination ALL_20 ALL_40 ALL_45
    PSS
    World Excluding FEA
    Gambia
    US$150
    US$300
    US$300

    Furthermore, Maersk is updating the PSS for shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, and Chad. The updated rates will come into effect on 15 April 2024.

    Charge Code Origin Destination Container Size/type Rate Charge Basis
    PSS
    China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
    Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Congo, Dem.Rep.of, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, Chad.
    ALL_20
    US$100/ US$300
    Per Container
    PSS
    China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
    Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Congo, Dem.Rep.of, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Namibia, Central African Republic, Chad.
    ALL_40 & 45 HDRY
    US$200/ US$400
    Per Container