October5 , 2026

    Maersk announces updates on peak season surcharges worldwide

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    Maersk has announced updates on its peak season surcharges (PSS), which will take effect from mid-February.

    The Danish ocean carrier is decreasing the PSS from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to Kenya for all types of containers.

    Origin Destination Charge Basis Container CUR Levels
    China, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China
    Kenya
    Per container
    All 20 DRY
    US$
    150
    China, Hong Kong China, Taiwan China
    Kenya
    Per container
    All 40 DRY and 45HDRY
    US$
    200

    Additionally, Maersk is implementing the Peak Season Surcharge from worldwide to French Polynesia, effective from 15 July.

    Origin Destination Rate basis Container Currency Rate
    World
    French Polynesia
    Per container
    ALL_20
    USD
    300
    World
    French Polynesia
    Per container
    ALL_40
    USD
    600
    World
    French Polynesia
    Per container
    45HDRY
    USD
    600

    The surcharge will take effect on 1 August from the United States, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Colombia and Taiwan to French Polynesia.