In order to keep providing you with our global services, Maersk is introducing the Peak season surcharge for the scope China, Hongkong, China to Kenya & Dar Es Salaam, TZ for both Dry & Reefer containers with effective 19 May 25.

The tariff amount is detailed as follow:

Surcharge code - PSS

Origin Destination Currency All 20 All 40 45 HDRY
Origin
China, Hongkong China
Destination
Kenya
Currency
USD
All 20
1000
All 40
1400
45 HDRY
1400
Origin
China, Hongkong China
Destination
Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Currency
USD
All 20
950
All 40
1350
45 HDRY
1350

* Non-SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on PCD. PCD = Price Calculation Date. For non-FMC, PCD refers to the scheduled departure date of the first water leg at the time of booking confirmation for non-spot bookings. For FMC, PCD is last container gate-in date for non-spot bookings.

* SPOT booking – The above rate is retrieved based on 1st vessel ETD at booking confirmation for Spot bookings.

For your reference, we have also included the levels and rate structure for some sample corridors from Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE from 19-May-25 until further notice. These may be subject to future change, however we will make sure to notify you accordingly.

Shanghai, CN to Mombasa, KE

Dry Container

Surcharge Code 20 DRY 40 DRY 40 HC 45 HC
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic ocean Freight
20 DRY
1968 USD
40 DRY
1836 USD
40 HC
1836 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
20 DRY
88 USD
40 DRY
88 USD
40 HC
88 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 DRY
101 USD
40 DRY
101 USD
40 HC
149 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 DRY
294 CNY
40 DRY
316 CNY
40 HC
316 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
20 DRY
63 USD
40 DRY
63 USD
40 HC
63 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
20 DRY
450 CNY
40 DRY
450 CNY
40 HC
450 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PSI - Port Security Service Import
20 DRY
6 USD
40 DRY
6 USD
40 HC
6 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 DRY
1000 USD
40 DRY
1400 USD
40 HC
1400 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 DRY
563 CNY
40 DRY
856 CNY
40 HC
856 CNY
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor
20 DRY
456 USD
40 DRY
912 USD
40 HC
912 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
20 DRY
10 USD
40 DRY
20 USD
40 HC
20 USD
45 HC
N/A
Surcharge Code
FFF -Fossil Fuel Fee
20 DRY
332 USD
40 DRY
664 USD
40 HC
664 USD
45 HC
N/A

Reefer and Special Container

Surcharge Code 20 REEF 40 HREEF 20 Special 40 Special
Surcharge Code
BAS -Basic ocean Freight
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
2480 USD
20 Special
1968 USD
40 Special
1836 USD
Surcharge Code
DDF - Documentation fee - Destination
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
88 USD
20 Special
88 USD
40 Special
88 USD
Surcharge Code
DHC - Terminal Handling Service - Destination
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
148 USD
20 Special
101 USD
40 Special
149 USD
Surcharge Code
EXP - Export Service
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
316 CNY
20 Special
294 CNY
40 Special
316 CNY
Surcharge Code
IMP - Import Service
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
60 USD
20 Special
63 USD
40 Special
63 USD
Surcharge Code
ODF - Documentation Fee Origin
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
450 CNY
20 Special
450 CNY
40 Special
450 CNY
Surcharge Code
PSI - Port Security Service Import
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
6 USD
20 Special
6 USD
40 Special
6 USD
Surcharge Code
PSS - Peak Season Surcharge
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
1400 USD
20 Special
1000 USD
40 Special
1400 USD
Surcharge Code
OHC - Terminal Handling Service - Origin
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
1061 CNY
20 Special
723 CNY
40 Special
1061 CNY
Surcharge Code
BAF - Bunker Adjustment Factor
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
1368 USD
20 Special
456 USD
40 Special
912 USD
Surcharge Code
CP1 - Container Protect Essential
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
20 USD
20 Special
10 USD
40 Special
20 USD
Surcharge Code
FFF -Fossil Fuel Fee
20 REEF
N/A
40 HREEF
997 USD
20 Special
332 USD
40 Special
664 USD
  • The above rates are also subject to other applicable surcharges, including local charges and contingency charges.
  • These rates are unaffected by, and do not affect, any tariff notified, published or filed in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • For trades subject to the US Shipping Act or the China Maritime Regulations, quotations or surcharges that vary from the Maersk Line tariff shall not be binding on Maersk Line unless included in a service contract or service contract amendment that has been filed with the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) or the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, as applicable.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our local representatives on Maersk.com.

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