Maersk is revising its Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the US and Canadian East Coast and Gulf, with the new rates taking effect from October 1, 2026.
The revised surcharge covers cargo originating in markets including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain, among others, destined for the US and Canadian East Coast and Gulf regions.
The adjustment applies to multiple equipment categories, including dry and reefer containers. Maersk said the revision is being introduced as it continues to provide services on the affected trade lanes amid prevailing market conditions.
The latest change follows several PSS adjustments by Maersk on the same corridor in recent months. The carrier had previously announced revised charges for cargo from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North American destinations, with rates reaching several thousand dollars per container on certain lanes.
Maersk has also revised PSS levels for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to the US and Canadian West Coast, with a separate update effective October 1.
For exporters and importers, the latest increase will add to overall ocean freight costs on North America-bound shipments. Shippers are likely to factor the revised surcharge into freight budgets and booking decisions for cargo moving from October onward.