Maersk has revised its Peak Season Surcharges (PSS) across several trade routes connecting Asia, India and the United States, reflecting changing market conditions and seasonal demand in the global container shipping sector.
The updated surcharges will apply to designated cargo moving on the affected services from the announced effective dates, subject to local regulations and contractual terms. The revisions are intended to support service reliability while addressing fluctuations in cargo volumes, equipment availability and operational costs during the peak shipping season.
According to Maersk, the revised PSS will affect selected shipments on Asia–US, India–US and other regional trade lanes covered under the latest advisory. Customers are advised to verify the applicable surcharge levels, effective dates and cargo eligibility for their specific origin and destination pairs.
Peak Season Surcharges are commonly implemented by ocean carriers during periods of heightened demand to help manage capacity constraints, container imbalances and increased logistics costs. Such adjustments enable carriers to maintain network efficiency and provide consistent service levels amid changing market dynamics.
Maersk encouraged customers to plan shipments well in advance and coordinate with local representatives to minimise the impact of the revised surcharges on their supply chains. The company continues to monitor market conditions and may make further adjustments as required.
The latest PSS revision forms part of Maersk’s ongoing efforts to optimise its global shipping network while ensuring reliable container services across key trade corridors linking Asia, India and North America.