Maersk will introduce a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) on shipments from several Far East Asian markets to India and Nepal, covering cargo destined for Visakhapatnam and Kattupalli in India, as well as Nepal.
The surcharge will take effect from 26 August 2026 for most origins, while shipments originating in South Korea will be subject to the PSS from 29 August 2026. The surcharge will remain in effect until further notice.
The PSS will be US$1,000 for all 20-foot containers and US$1,200 for all 40-foot containers. A charge of US$1,200 will also apply to 45-foot high-cube dry containers.
The affected origins include China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, the Philippines, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea and Timor-Leste.
The surcharge will apply to non-SPOT bookings and will be determined based on the applicable Price Calculation Date (PCD). For non-FMC shipments, the PCD is based on the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation. For FMC-regulated shipments, Maersk will use the last container gate-in date.
SPOT bookings will not be subject to the new PSS.