Maersk has updated its payment-related terms for customers in Djibouti and Ethiopia, providing greater flexibility around late settlement of invoices as part of its latest regional commercial update.
The carrier announced a “Djibouti: Late Payment Fee” update on September 18, 2026, as part of its rate and customer advisory notices covering the East African market.
Late payment charges are generally applicable when customers fail to settle invoices within the permitted period. Maersk’s standard guidance states that a late payment fee applies when an invoice remains unpaid seven calendar days after its due date.
The revised approach in Djibouti and Ethiopia is expected to give customers additional time to complete payment processes and manage invoice settlements. This could be particularly relevant for businesses handling international shipments through Djibouti, a key maritime gateway for Ethiopia and wider East African trade.
Maersk’s payment terms require customers to settle freight and other charges by the agreed due date. Its credit terms also allow the carrier to take measures such as withholding transport documents, suspending credit facilities or stopping services when overdue amounts remain unsettled.
The payment update comes as Maersk continues to adjust commercial and operational arrangements across East Africa. The carrier has also issued recent notices covering freight surcharges and service conditions affecting Djibouti and Ethiopia.
For importers, exporters and logistics providers operating through the region, changes to payment windows and late-payment charges can affect shipment release, documentation and cash-flow planning. Customers are therefore expected to review the revised local terms and coordinate with Maersk representatives where clarification is required.
The latest change forms part of Maersk’s broader regional updates aimed at aligning commercial conditions with local market and operational requirements.